Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up in the next couple of weeks.

First thing: the water is hot. It’s sitting at 87°F, which is about 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a big deal—very unusual, so you’ll be surfing in a bathtub.

The first surf worth mentioning starts Sunday, July 26th, but it’s nothing special. You’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, but the wind is cross-on at 6 mph, and the energy is building (1467). It’s a bit messy with light cross-onshore wind ripples. That 18-second period means long waits between sets, but the waves will have some shape. With a beach-and-reef setup, the reef might be your best bet.

Monday, July 27th, brings more energy. Morning is still cross-on, 5ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 3066—solid. Still a little choppy. By Monday afternoon, the swell picks up to 7ft out of the south, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore at 12 mph. There’s a risk of thunderstorms. It’s messy, but there’s size.

Now, Tuesday, July 28th, is the standout. Tuesday morning: 10ft of swell from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s serious groundswell. The combined energy is 4276—strong. The wind is light and onshore at 6 mph, so it’s a little glassy. That 10ft is expert territory. Beginners, stay on the beach. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore wind from the west at 12 mph, and the swell drops to 7ft—still very good. That’s your best window.

Wednesday, July 29th, is a step down. Morning is 6ft, cross-shore, light wind, with energy still solid (2285). The afternoon gets a fresh breeze from the WNW at 22 mph, cross-off, so it’ll be clean but a bit blown out. Still, 5ft with clean conditions is worth a look.

Thursday, July 30th, is similar. 6ft in the morning with light cross-on wind, then the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off from the northwest at 12 mph. The swell direction shifts to the WSW, and the period is 12 seconds—shorter, more local. Still fun, but not as powerful.

After Thursday, things drop off. Friday, July 31st, the swell is down to 4ft, and by Saturday, August 1st, it’s poor—3ft and dropping. The combined energy falls below 500. From Saturday, August 1st, all the way through to Monday, August 10th, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell barely gets above 3ft, and the energy stays below 300 most days. Winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the wave quality is poor. About a 10-day gap with no real surfing.

By Wednesday, August 5th, there’s a little blip of 3ft from the SSE, but with a very short period of 8 seconds, it’s junk. Not worth the paddle.

So the bottom line: the best surf is Tuesday, July 28th, with that 10ft groundswell and clean afternoon conditions. Monday the 27th is a solid runner-up. After that, it’s a long flat spell. If you’re a beginner, Tuesday morning is too big for you. Stick to the smaller days Thursday or Friday, but it’s not great.

This spot is inconsistent, so a long blank run is normal here. Keep an eye on the forecasts—it tends not to stay poor for long.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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