Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf outlook for Acapulquito-Costa Azul (Costa Azul).

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real mixed bag on the horizon. There’s surf on offer, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind for most of the next week. The early part of the run is a bit of a write-off for clean waves, with the main action kicking off later in the week. The water is a warm 85° and sitting a full 5° above normal, which is very unusual for this time of year. That’s a nice bonus for the skin.

We start Saturday the 18th with a 4ft SSW swell, but it’s a cross-on mess with a 12 mph ESE wind. The wave energy is moderate (484). It’s choppy and poor. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, but the wind is still on it. The condition is marginal at best.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th see a similar story: decent swell heights (around 4ft to 4ft) and decent long-period groundswell (17 seconds on Sunday), but the wind is cross or onshore, keeping things from getting clean. The wave energy is moderate to strong (1025 Sunday morning, 981 Monday afternoon).

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 21st in the afternoon. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SW, and the wind shifts to a cross-offshore 15 mph out of the WSW. The wave energy is moderate (681). This is the first time the report says "clean,” and for this spot, that’s a big deal. It’s a good window for a session.

The next standout is a long way off, but it’s a real beauty. On Friday morning, July 31st, we get a 5ft swell from the WSW with a 11-second period, and a light 6 mph cross-offshore wind from the west. The wave energy is strong (1035). The report calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That morning is the absolute best on offer. Then, that afternoon, the wind drops to nothing—glassy calm—with a 5ft WSW swell. That’s a solid session for anyone.

Between Tuesday the 21st and Friday the 31st, the surf is a frustrating mix of onshore winds and building swell. The swell gets bigger—up to 6ft and even 8ft on the 30th—but it’s consistently cross-on or choppy. The wind is the enemy here. The wave energy climbs into the strong range (over 2000), but it’s not for paddling.

After that Friday the 31st peak, the swell drops off quickly. The first of August sees the swell fade to 3ft and the wind turns back onshore. By the 2nd of August, it’s back to poor conditions with a 2ft swell and onshore wind.

So, to wrap it up: don’t waste your time this weekend or next week on the wind. The real winner is the morning of Friday, July 31st. That’s your best bet. Get in the water early, grab a few clean ones, and enjoy the warm water. It’s a short window, but it’s a good one.

Rusty.

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