
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for us at Acapulquito-Costa Azul.
Right off the bat, this isn’t a classic week. The first few days are a write-off for quality surfing. We’ve got a big, powerful swell rolling in on Wednesday 2nd September with a solid 10ft face from the south and a very strong combined swell energy (3149), but it’s arriving with a cross-onshore wind and the notes say it’s marginal. That’s a messy, choppy mess, and at that size, it’s really only for the experts who don’t mind battling the wind.
Water temperature is sitting at 88°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so don’t expect to need a thick wetsuit.
That big energy fades down through Thursday and Friday, but the wind stays tricky – mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The swell drops from 8ft down to 7ft but the conditions are still described as poor to marginal. Not our time yet.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday afternoon, 5th September. The swell settles to a clean 4ft from the SSW, but the real story is that long-period groundswell at 15 seconds. That kind of period means proper shaped waves, with good energy and longer waits between sets. Combined energy is still solid (1331), and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze, cleaning things right up. It’s an excellent window for experienced surfers.
Sunday 6th September keeps the trend alive. Morning is a bit cloudy with light southerly winds and 5ft swell, but the standout is Sunday afternoon: 5ft from the WSW, 12-second period, with a cross-offshore breeze giving us clean waves. Very good conditions for those who know what they’re doing.
By Monday 7th September morning, we finally get a pure offshore wind from the NNW, with 5ft swell from the WSW. It’s a bit smaller, but clean and organised. This is a solid session for an intermediate surfer who doesn’t need huge waves, just good shape.
Tuesday 8th September offers more of the same – clean offshore winds in the morning, with 4ft swell, and the afternoon stays clean, though the swell drops to 3ft. It’s consistent and fun, if not epic.
Now, for a heads-up: Wednesday 9th September looks weird. The swell period jumps to a massive 17 seconds, but the swell height is only 3ft and the wind cranks up to a strong 28 mph from the west. That’s a gale, and with that low energy (747) and that much wind, the ocean is going to be blown-out and nasty. It’s a kite-surfing kind of day, not a paddle day.
The second week, from around 11th September onward, is much smaller. We get glassy, clean conditions from the 11th through the 13th, with the swell sitting between 3ft and 3ft, and the period staying very long (14 to 19 seconds). That long period will make the waves at Acapulquito-Costa Azul (a beach-and-reef setup) a bit straight and fat, but the glassy surface is a treat. Good for a log or a fun shape.
The real standout of the entire 16-day run? I’d pick Saturday 5th September afternoon. That combo of 4ft groundswell, 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind is the cleanest, most powerful session on offer. The energy is still solid, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s your go.
The last few days, from the 14th to the 17th, are tiny (2ft to 3ft) but glassy. If you’ve got a longboard and patience, there’s something there, but don’t expect to get your chest wet.
Overall, the first weekend is the window. After that, it’s a slow fade into summer lull.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 16 |
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2653 | 2499 | 1800 | 1512 | 1614 | 1413 | 1092 | 945 | 1040 | 683 | 734 | 646 | 595 | 521 | 455 | 358 | 273 | 303 | 245 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:58PM0.96m | 11:27AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.43m | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | 7:29AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.50m | 4:15AM0.78m | 7:52PM0.57m | 10:45PM0.47m | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
2653 | 2499 | 1800 | 1512 | 1614 | 1413 | 1092 | 901 | 625 | 494 | 734 | 646 | 595 | 521 | 455 | 358 | 247 | 303 | 245 | 187 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
390 | 326 | 553 | 986 | 930 | 1031 | 945 | 945 | 1040 | 683 | 647 | 610 | 515 | 459 | 378 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 145 | 381 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 13 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 8 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
106 | 241 | 104 | 87 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 158 | 154 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 58 | 88 | 20 | 154 | 17 | 214 | 198 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 11 | — | 77 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 455 | 50 | 426 | 455 | 2 | 426 | 69 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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