Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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