
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,848 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Acapulquito-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what’s coming up for Acapulquito-Costa Azul.
The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, the first real chance of anything decent doesn’t kick off until Sunday the 6th. Before that, Thursday the 3rd through to Saturday the 5th is pretty average—waves are there but the wind’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making things messy. The swell’s around 5 ft to 8 ft, but with short periods and a lot of chop, it’s not really worth paddling out for unless you’re just desperate for a stretch.
Sunday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms, but a light NW wind turns cross-offshore, cleaning things right up. You’ve got a 6 ft swell from the WSW with a solid 12-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1387—that’s proper push. For experienced surfers, this is a standout session. The water temp is sittin’ at 88° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit.
Monday the 7th morning keeps that clean cross-off wind from the west, with a 5 ft swell still holding good shape from the WSW. It’s a little smaller but the conditions are still sweet. That’s your second-best window if Sunday doesn’t work.
After Monday, the surf drops off a cliff. From Tuesday the 8th all the way through to about Friday the 18th, it’s mostly small, weak, and choppy—lots of days with combined energy under 1000, and wind that’s either cross-on or just messy. There’s a brief tease on the afternoon of Friday the 18th where a 4 ft SW swell with a long 19-second period and light offshore wind from the west gives clean waves. Combined energy hits 1137, and the report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid, glassy option if you’ve got the patience to wait it out.
But if you want the absolute best of the whole run, it’s Sunday the 6th afternoon at Acapulquito-Costa Azul. That’s the one. Crowds are often here, so you’ll have company, but the wave quality will be worth sharing it for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
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1800 | 1568 | 1153 | 1176 | 945 | 1054 | 921 | 865 | 769 | 905 | 861 | 497 | 495 | 363 | 345 | 442 | 375 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | ||||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
1800 | 1568 | 1153 | 1176 | 836 | 952 | 671 | 865 | 769 | 905 | 861 | 497 | 495 | 363 | 345 | 442 | 186 | 218 | 410 | 687 | 854 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 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 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
559 | 1193 | 930 | 981 | 945 | 1054 | 921 | 784 | 647 | 656 | 515 | 494 | 378 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 214 | 381 | 125 | 92 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
18 | 118 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 207 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 58 | 88 | 82 | 154 | 150 | 23 | 131 | 82 | 139 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 21 | 44 | 20 | 42 | 22 | — | 108 | 375 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 322 | 455 | 0 | 426 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 491 | 0 | 316 | 312 | 312 |
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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.










