
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Acapulquito-Costa Azul this week:
The surf forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this patch of coast for a long time. Right now, the outlook is a bit of a slow burn for the first week, but there’s a big pulse of swell building in the second week that could make it worth holding out for.
We’re looking at Acapulquito-Costa Azul (Mexico) – a beach and reef setup. It’s inconsistent and draws a crowd often, so keep that in mind. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first week is pretty quiet. From Sunday 9th August through to Friday 21st August, the swell stays small, around 2ft to 5ft, mostly from the SSW. The combined swell energy is mostly mild to moderate (e.g. 484 to 1214), so nothing to get excited about. Winds are often cross-on or cross, with a few glassy windows, but the wave quality is poor to marginal. The best of this stretch lands on Tuesday 11th August afternoon when the wind turns cross-off and clean, and Wednesday 12th August morning and afternoon go glassy – both with 3ft SSW swell (period 16–18 seconds, so a long-period groundswell that’ll peel nicely on the reef). These are the only real highlights of the first week, but the swell is tiny, so you’ll be scratching for waist-high ones.
Then there’s a gap. From Monday 18th August through to Friday 21st August, conditions are mostly poor, with swell dropping to 2ft–3ft and weak energy (252–335). Not worth paddling out.
Now, the standout arrives on the weekend of 22nd–23rd August. Saturday 22nd August morning sees a jump to 6ft from the SE (combined energy 1920, moderate), but it’s a bit choppy. The real deal is Saturday 22nd August afternoon: 8ft SE swell, period 15 seconds, light cross-shore wind, and combined energy hitting 3013 – that’s strong. This is solid, powerful groundswell, and with the reef setup, it’ll handle the long period well. It’s big, so only for experienced surfers.
But the absolute best on offer is Sunday 23rd August morning. We’ve got 13ft from the SSE, period 15 seconds, with light cross-on wind and combined energy of 7417 – that’s very strong. This is a serious swell, borderline intimidating, but it’s clean and the reef will hold shape. Only experts should be out there; beginners will be in trouble. The afternoon holds 13ft from the S, but the wind picks up and periods drop to 13 seconds, so it’s not as good.
Monday 24th August morning still has 10ft SW swell, but periods drop to 12 seconds and energy is down to 2991. It’s marginal, but there will be waves for those who can handle it.
So, the pick of the entire forecast is Sunday 23rd August morning. The swell is massive, the wind is light, and the reef will deliver. After that, the swell fades. If you’re not a expert, wait for the Saturday 22nd afternoon session at 8ft – that’s still a solid, fun size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
389 | 342 | 246 | 273 | 251 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 381 | 447 | 362 | 459 | 411 | 344 | 408 | 547 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.68m | 8:12AM1.29m | 6:48PM1.78m | 8:36AM1.36m | 7:35PM1.84m | 9:02AM1.42m | 8:17PM1.83m | 9:27AM1.48m | 8:57PM1.76m | 9:52AM1.51m | 9:34PM1.63m | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.98m | 1:24AM0.03m | 12:51PM0.86m | 2:01AM-0.04m | 1:35PM0.74m | 2:35AM-0.04m | 2:16PM0.64m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:56PM0.56m | 3:33AM0.14m | 3:34PM0.52m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:12PM0.52m | 4:16AM0.43m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
389 | 342 | 246 | 273 | 227 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 381 | 447 | 362 | 459 | 411 | 344 | 309 | 418 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 6 | S 10 | W 6 | S 10 | SSE 9 |
72 | 40 | 50 | 62 | 70 | 49 | 80 | 114 | 68 | 106 | 99 | 87 | 20 | 253 | 408 | 547 | 16 | 49 | 17 | 29 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSE 8 | WNW 4 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 6 | S 11 | WSW 8 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 9 |
23 | 22 | 111 | 253 | 251 | 166 | 113 | 55 | 34 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 56 | 99 | 44 | 26 | 36 | 6 | 48 | 21 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 |
— | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 13 | 13 | 31 | 13 | 17 | 47 | 13 | 22 | — | 37 | 17 | — | 15 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 426 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 342 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Acapulquito-Costa Azul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Acapulquito-Costa Azul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Acapulquito-Costa Azul) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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