
Surf Forecasts:
Acapulquito-Costa Azul surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SW 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 (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking for Acapulquito-Costa Azul. Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag with plenty of marginal conditions, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll be worth paddling out.
The water is sitting at a warm 85°F, which is more than 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be in for a bath-like soak.
Right now, Friday morning (17 July) is pretty weak. We’ve got a small 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 11 seconds, and it’s cross-on from the southeast. The combined energy is only 388, so it’s weak. Not worth your time.
Saturday morning (18 July) is a write-off – poor conditions with a moderate cross-onshore chop. The swell bumps up a little later in the day to 5ft from the southwest, with a 12-second period and a solid 951 energy, but it’s onshore and messy.
Sunday (19 July) brings a longer period swell – 17 seconds from the southwest – but the morning is onshore and the afternoon is cross-on and choppy. The energy is strong (1136 in the morning), but the wind kills it.
Monday (20 July) is more of the same: cross-on breeze and marginal surf. The afternoon sees a bit more energy at 1035, but it’s still not clean.
Now, Tuesday morning (22 July) is where things start looking interesting. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the south-southwest, 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is 1069, so moderate, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout. The swell is a bit over 5ft, so it’s getting into intermediate territory, but that glassy surface will make it super clean. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Thursday afternoon (23 July) also looks promising. The swell is 5ft from the southwest, 12-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the west-northwest, giving us clean faces. Energy is 1063. Another solid option.
Looking further out, the second week has some big energy but the wind is often a problem. The swell periods get very long – 24 seconds on Friday morning (24 July) – which is a proper groundswell. That kind of period is best at a reef or point, and this is a beach-and-reef setup, so it might be a bit straight. The afternoon of 24 July shows a huge 1772 energy from the southwest, but it’s cross-shore. Still, a 21-second period is rare.
Tuesday morning (28 July) is another glassy morning with a 5ft swell from the south-southwest, 17-second period, and 1427 energy. This is a standout for the second week – clean, good energy, and it’s set up for experienced surfers again. Expect crowds.
After that, things taper off. Wednesday (29 July) is okay with a clean cross-off wind, but the energy drops. From Thursday (30 July) onward, it’s all poor surf with choppy conditions and weak swell. The last few days of the forecast into early August are a total bust.
The best of the best? Tuesday morning (22 July) with that glassy, 6ft swell, and Tuesday morning (28 July) for the second week. Both are clean, with decent energy, and the swell direction (SSW) matches the optimum south swell direction perfectly. Just remember, crowds are a factor.
Stay safe, and don’t bother with the last week unless you’re after a flat spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 24 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
269 | 260 | 444 | 263 | 803 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 739 | 539 | 822 | 657 | 561 | 1034 | 603 | 1151 | 1134 | 1022 | 794 | 803 | 964 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | 3:56PM1.37m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | 5:32AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.77m | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | 00:27AM0.46m | ||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
269 | 260 | 245 | 263 | 803 | 558 | 318 | 241 | 739 | 539 | 822 | 657 | 561 | 1034 | 462 | 1151 | 1134 | 1022 | 794 | 803 | 864 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 |
64 | 200 | 444 | 136 | 124 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 159 | 141 | 198 | 229 | 269 | 47 | 603 | 98 | 133 | 77 | 329 | 109 | 964 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 8 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
55 | 93 | 85 | 85 | 53 | 73 | 103 | 211 | 66 | 205 | 105 | 69 | 48 | 143 | 141 | 18 | 96 | 17 | 48 | 47 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 4 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 28 | 28 | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 48 | 0 | 332 | 455 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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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