Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's break it down, Rusty style. We've only got one spot to work with for the next 16 days: Acapulquito-Costa Azul. It's a beach and reef break, exposed to the south, but it's inconsistent, so don't go expecting a constant flow. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no big surprises there.

We kick things off on Monday the 17th with a bit of swell, but it's a mess. The morning has a 4ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (499). The wind is light and onshore, so it's not clean. The afternoon sees a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 706, but it's cross-shore and choppy. It's a marginal call from the start.

The rest of the first week is a struggle. Tuesday the 18th is a total washout, with a 3ft swell and a score of zero. Wednesday and Thursday are similar, with swell barely hitting 3ft, and the energy is weak, between 310 and 380. The winds are mostly cross-onshore, keeping things chopped up and uninviting. Not great for paddle surfing.

Friday the 21st afternoon offers a tiny glimmer. We get a clean, cross-offshore wind, and even though the swell is only 2ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, the energy is moderate (327). It's the only decent session in the first week, but with such small waves, it's a real gamble.

The weekend of the 23rd and 24th is more of the same: small, messy swell and cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate (around 552-639), but the waves are just too weak and jumbled to get excited about.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 26th through to Thursday the 28th, the scores are all zeros. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the winds are onshore or strong cross-onshore. It's a total blank run for a few days.

Finally, we get some life towards the end of the month. Friday the 28th afternoon brings a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the energy jumps to strong (819). The wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit lumpy, but it's a step up. The real standout is the weekend of the 29th and 30th. Saturday the 29th morning has a 5ft SSW swell, a long 16-second period, and a very strong energy reading of 1194, with light offshore winds. That's looking clean and punchy. The afternoon is even better with a 5ft SSW swell, 17-second period, a massive 1345 energy, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. Sunday the 30th is similar, with 5ft swell and 1180 energy in the morning, but the afternoon gets a bit cross-shore and less clean. This is the best on offer, but remember it's more than a week out, so treat it as promising, not a sure thing.

The first few days of September look like they'll drop back down to small, marginal surf again.

So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is mostly flat or messy. The best bet by a long shot is the weekend of the 29th and 30th, with Saturday the 29th afternoon being the pick of the bunch for a clean, solid swell.

Rusty.

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