Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf’s gonna be pretty marginal for the first week or so, with a few small windows of cleaner conditions. The main event is definitely the second week, where we see a massive pulse of energy – but we’ll get to that.

For the early part, the best option is actually Acapulquito-Costa Azul (Acapulco). It’s a beach and reef setup, but it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be patient. The first real standout comes on Monday, September 7th. The morning is looking clean with a light offshore wind from the W at 3 mph, and a 3 ft SSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period. That’s a nice long-period groundswell, which should give you some good shape, especially on a reef or point. The combined swell energy is 704 (moderate), and the wind is clean. Afternoon gets even better – glassy conditions, no wind, same 3 ft SSW swell. That’s about as good as it gets for a small day.

Tuesday, September 8th morning is also a gem – glassy again with a 4 ft W swell at 10 seconds. The energy is a bit lower at 646 but still moderate, and the clean conditions will make it fun.

Now, the big news. Thursday, September 10th morning, Acapulquito-Costa Azul sees a 5 ft SE swell with a 12-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy jumps to 1309 (strong!), and the conditions are perfect for experienced surfers. This is a solid call.

But then… Friday, September 11th is the real monster. The swell explodes to 21 ft in the morning and 28 ft in the afternoon, both from the SE with a 14-second period. The combined energy is off the charts – 16682 and 40676 – that’s very strong. The wind is light, glassy even. But here’s the thing: this break is a beach and reef, and with that size, it’s going to be way too big for most people. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s pushing the limits. The long period also means it might break a bit straight at the beach, so keep that in mind.

Saturday, September 12th morning is still huge at 20 ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a mess. The energy is still strong at 8398, but the quality will be poor.

After that, the swell drops off quickly, and we’re back to small, marginal waves for the rest of the period.

So, the pick of the forecast is Monday, September 7th and Tuesday, September 8th for clean, fun-sized waves. If you’re a hardcore charger, Thursday, September 10th morning is your best bet for a big, clean swell. The 11th is just too big for this spot.

Keep in mind, the water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit needed.

Rusty

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