
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. It’s a mixed bag, but there are a couple of windows where things line up nicely.
This beach-and-reef setup on the southern coast doesn’t see a whole lot of activity at the start. The first decent window is Thursday morning, with a small 2ft of SE swell, but it’s glassy. The water is a stonking 84°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat for the skin. The energy is weak though (127), so it’s more of a mellow paddle than a proper session.
Friday and Saturday are pretty average with onshore and cross-on winds messing with the surface. The swell picks up a bit, but the conditions are just ordinary. A bit of a flat spell really.
The standout. Now, Sunday the 19th morning is where it’s at. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds, and it’s glassy – dead calm. The energy is pumping (1260). That combo of a long-period, clean swell and zero wind is gold for this reef. It’s an intermediate spot, and with that long period, expect smooth, lined-up waves. It’s also inconsistent here, so you’ll get breaks between sets, but the quality when they come will be worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.
Monday afternoon the 20th also looks good: 4ft of SW groundswell, glassy again, with strong energy (1344). Another excellent session for the experienced surfer.
The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell stays around 4ft to 6ft, but the wind is often cross-shore or cross-on, keeping the surface a little bumpy. The energy stays moderate to strong, but it’s not the same as those glassy windows.
Second week highlight. Looking ahead, Friday the 31st afternoon is a promising one. A solid 8ft of SSW groundswell, which is big, and the wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it right up. That’s a lot of power (1928) and the set waves will be proper. This is getting into expert territory at that size, especially with the period dropping to 13 seconds. It’s still a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Overall, don’t expect a constant run of perfection. The best calls are the glassy mornings on the 19th and 20th, and that fat end-of-month swell. Be patient, pick your moments.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 177 | 181 | 269 | 236 | 333 | 828 | 808 | 663 | 671 | 368 | 739 | 458 | 822 | 740 | 538 | 1028 | 1161 | 1452 | 1305 | 1112 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.36m | 9:47PM1.69m | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.73m | 4:40AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | 5:32AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.77m | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | |||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
46 | 50 | 166 | 269 | 236 | 333 | 828 | 808 | 663 | 412 | 241 | 739 | 458 | 519 | 740 | 538 | 1028 | 1161 | 1452 | 1305 | 1112 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 5 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 |
29 | 177 | 181 | 19 | 200 | 312 | 85 | 125 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 190 | 176 | 822 | 284 | 277 | 143 | 141 | 125 | 96 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 13 |
39 | 16 | 49 | 64 | 93 | 89 | 183 | 56 | 74 | 103 | 211 | 106 | 116 | 80 | 41 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 8 | 95 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | W 9 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 8 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 18 | 51 | 20 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 39 | 41 | 23 | 31 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 58 | 0 | 13 | 416 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 |
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Information about the Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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