
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (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 (Sep 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, checkin’ in with a look at what we’ve got on the way.
We’re looking at Acapulquito-Costa Azul, a beach and reef set-up that is a bit inconsistent but can fire when conditions line up. The water is sitting at a very warm 88°, which is a good 5° above normal – you’ll be sweating in your wettie, no doubt about that.
The window opens Monday afternoon with some real promise. We’ve got a glassy surface, a clean 3ft SSW swell wrapping in with a period around 14 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 569 – that’s moderate energy but with good shape. This is where I’d be. The wind is barely blowing, so expect clean, lined-up waves.
Tuesday sees the swell drop off a bit and the wind turns cross-onshore, making things messy. The morning is poor, the afternoon only marginal. Wednesday stays similar, cross-shore wind on small SW swell, nothing to get excited about.
Then Thursday, September 10, is the real standout. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, period around 16 seconds, and glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. You are looking at very good surf with combined energy around 807 to 811 – moderate, but nicely formed. The glassy wind is a huge bonus. This is the best call of the whole period.
Friday, September 11, starts glassy again with 4ft SW swell and 515 energy, then turns offshore in the afternoon. Clean and fun. Saturday and Sunday drop off a bit in size but stay clean early, with glassy mornings and light winds. Come Monday and Tuesday of the second week, the quality starts to slide as cross-shore winds and moderate breezes mess up the texture.
There’s a patch in the middle of the second week where conditions are just marginal – mostly small swell and a bit of chop. But don’t write it off completely. By Saturday, September 19, we get a nice glassy morning again with 3ft SW swell and 578 energy, and that trend of clean mornings carries through Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday of the following week, with swell pushing back up to 4ft and combined energy hitting the 800s.
Best on offer: Thursday, September 10, glassy, 4ft SW, and great shape. That is the one to circle. For a backup, the Monday afternoon, September 7, also glassy and clean with 3ft.
This spot can be inconsistent, but when the glassy mornings align with some energy, it’s well worth the paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
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347 | 273 | 195 | 214 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 605 | 489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 186 | 180 | 138 | 175 | 207 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.56m | 8:09PM1.72m | 8:42AM1.62m | 8:44PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.66m | 9:18PM1.54m | 9:22AM1.67m | 9:49PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.31m | 3:13PM0.32m | 3:11AM0.43m | 3:45PM0.33m | 3:26AM0.55m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
200 | 190 | 117 | 81 | 87 | 100 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 605 | 489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 186 | 180 | 138 | 175 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 5 | S 9 | S 8 | W 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 18 |
347 | 273 | 195 | 186 | 381 | 410 | 72 | 54 | 68 | 63 | 42 | 21 | 38 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 125 | 133 | 207 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 7 | W 11 | W 11 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSE 8 | W 6 |
22 | 154 | 150 | 214 | 76 | 53 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 22 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 96 | 22 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 17 | 35 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 40 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 322 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Acapulquito-Costa Azul is 13 km (8 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










