Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been looking at the Acapulquito-Costa Azul region for the next couple of weeks. Right now, there’s no surf to speak of, but hang tight – a run of clean, fun waves is coming and it’ll be worth the wait. The first proper windows start later this week.

It’s flat to start. Tuesday (8th September) is a total loss with poor conditions, so don’t bother. Wednesday morning (9th) is still marginal with only 3ft of SW swell and a cross-shore breeze – not worth paddling out for. The real action kicks off Thursday morning (10th). That’s the first standout. Swell builds to 4ft from the SW, and with glassy wind, it’ll be clean as crystal. The combined energy hits 805 – moderate power – and the period is 16 seconds, a proper groundswell that’ll wrap nicely into this exposed beach and reef setup (Acapulquito-Costa Azul). Expect fun, clean lines. It’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect non-stop sets, but when it comes, it’ll be good.

Friday morning (11th) is another beauty. The swell stays around 4ft from the SW, but now we get offshore wind from the NW. That’s clean, groomed waves, and the energy is still solid at 514. The period drops to 15 seconds, but it’s still long-period groundswell offering good shape. If you can only surf one session, Friday morning is the pick of the first week. Saturday morning (12th) also delivers glassy conditions with 3ft SW swell – smaller but still clean.

The consistency isn’t great – it’s an inconsistent break, so gaps between sets are normal. But the week ahead has multiple clean windows. Sunday and Monday (13th & 14th) fade a bit, with smaller swell and onshore winds creeping back in.

Now, looking further ahead into the second week, there’s a very promising build. Wednesday morning (16th September) sees onshore winds again, but Wednesday afternoon turns clean with a cross-offshore breeze and 3ft SSW swell – solid energy at 662. The real standout for the whole forecast, though, is Sunday the 20th of September. That afternoon session is rated excellent for experienced surfers. Swell hits 4ft from the SW, period at 18 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell, packed with energy, and the combined energy is 1190 – strong. Offshore winds from the NW and clean conditions make this the best day on offer. Just keep in mind, this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in yet. The following days into the 22nd also look good with clean offshore or glassy conditions and consistent 4ft SW swell.

Water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. Crowds are often here, so expect company at the better windows.

Alright, that’s the story. Best bets? Friday morning (11th) for the near-term, and mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon (20th) for the big one later on. Rusty out.

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