Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Acapulquito-Costa Azul is looking like for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are in the surf zone but conditions are a bit touch-and-go. Saturday morning the 5th of September has some swell at 5ft from the SSW with a solid 16-second period, so there’s some decent energy in the water (combined energy 1571). The wind is a light cross-on though, so it’s not going to be perfect. The waves will be there but it’s a bit messy. Water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm one.

The real standout window opens up on Sunday morning the 6th of September. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSW, still with a 15-second period, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the magic word. The combined energy (1111) is still moderate, but clean conditions with that long-period groundswell will make for some really nice, shapely waves at this beach and reef setup. This is the best on offer in the near term – get out there early.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell dropping off fast, down to 4ft and then 3ft, with periods shortening. The energy drops into the 500-600 range, and the wind is either onshore or cross-shore. It’s going to get small and weak. There’s a little gap here where the surf is just not worth the paddle.

Then, from Wednesday morning the 9th of September, things start to look promising again. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period, and glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. The energy is still low (537 in the morning, 908 in the afternoon), but that long-period groundswell combined with total glass will produce some fun, clean waves. That afternoon session with the wind at 0 mph and glassy is a real treat.

The next week has a few more highlights. Friday the 11th of September morning has 4ft from the SW, 15-second period, and glassy conditions again – a solid pick. The water is still warm. The following week, from the 13th onward, the swell size stays small, mostly under 3ft, but the periods are long (16-19 seconds). The wind is often glassy or light. The energy is low, but for a longboard or a funboard, these will be clean, easy-going waves.

The best of the longer-range standouts looks like Wednesday the 16th of September. Both morning and afternoon have 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is completely glassy – 0 mph. The combined energy (501-555) is moderate, but with that kind of wind and a solid groundswell, the waves will be clean and well-shaped. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s worth marking on the calendar.

Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and can be exposed. When it’s on, it’s on, but it can also go quiet for a few days. The crowds are often around, so don’t expect to be alone. The swell direction from the SSW is a good match for the optimum S direction for this break, so the waves will wrap in nicely.

So, overall: grab Sunday morning the 6th if you can, and keep an eye on Wednesday the 16th. The rest is small and clean, good for a cruise, but nothing that’ll blow your mind.

Rusty.

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