Acapulquito-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for Acapulquito-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a pretty flat and quiet run. There’s no standout “go now” moment. The swell is small, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the wave comment keeps saying “marginal” or “poor.” It’s not a total washout, but it’s definitely not a trip-saver.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday afternoon, July 4th. We’re looking at a little 3 ft swell coming from the SSW with a long 18 sec period. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s weak. The combined energy is only 771, so it’s going to be small and fat. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SW at 6 mph, so it’ll be reasonably clean but not glassy. The water temperature is 82°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, so you’ll be sweating in a spring suit or boardies.

The swell picks up a touch for Sunday the 5th and into Monday the 6th, with 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, but the wind turns cross-on from the ESE or S. It’s still light, but that cross-on angle puts a little ripple on the face. The energy climbs to 1243 on Monday morning, so there’s a bit more push, but the period drops to 16 sec. Again, it’s marginal.

Tuesday the 7th is the biggest we see, with 5 ft to 5 ft SSW swell. The energy hits 1541, which is moderate. But here’s the catch – the wind is cross-on in the morning and then cross-shore in the afternoon with a moderate 12 mph breeze. That’s going to chop it up. The longer period (18 sec) means it’ll be a bit more lined up, but for a beach-and-reef setup like this, periods over 15 sec can make the waves break a bit too straight. It’s not the cleanest.

After that, the swell slowly fades through the second week. From July 10th onward, we’re stuck in the 2 ft to 4 ft range, with the period dropping to 11-14 sec by the end. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy values drop below 500. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from July 16th to the 19th, with onshore winds picking up to 22 mph and heavy rain on the 19th. That’s a write-off.

There’s nothing here that screams “excellent.” The best of a bad bunch is probably the Saturday morning of July 5th – 4 ft SSW swell, 16 sec period, and a light cross-on breeze. It’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest we get. The water is warm, and the crowds are “often,” so expect company. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute.

Overall, this is a quiet period. The swell is too small and the wind is never truly offshore. If you’re a beginner, it’s safe, but not exciting. For experts, there’s nothing to get excited about. The forecast can change, but for now, keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

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