Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s coming up for the Costa Azul stretch.

The pattern is a slow burn, lads. We’re looking at a solid week of frustrating conditions before the ocean really wakes up. The early part of the window is a write-off, but patience will pay off with some absolute gems later on.

The first session worth paddling out for is a bit of a tease. On Monday afternoon, the 24th of August, we get a glimpse of what’s possible. The wind swings cross-offshore from the WSW, cleaning up the lines. Swell is a playful 5 ft from the SSW, with a short 10-second period, so it’ll be a bit fat and soft. The combined energy is moderate (845). It’s a solid “maybe” for a quick session, but don’t cancel your plans for it.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday, the 28th of August. The morning session is a dream. We’ve got glassy conditions, a light breeze from the south, and a clean 4 ft groundswell from the SSW packing a 17-second period. The energy is very strong (1155). That’s proper groundswell, meaning longer lulls between sets but super clean, powerful lines. This is a morning for the experienced crew to get those long, drawn-out rides. The afternoon holds up too, with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 5 ft SSW swell. The energy builds to very strong (1599). This is the best on offer, no question.

The following morning, Saturday the 29th of August, is also worth a look. The wind is clean off the land from the WSW, and the swell hangs in at 5 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, energy strong (1055). It’s a solid follow-up to the day before.

Now, let’s talk about the water. The water temp is a balmy 89°, which is a massive 6° warmer than usual. That’s a very unusual situation, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.

Later on, into the first week of September, there’s a promising window. Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, looks glassy with a light wind from the SW. The swell is a tiny 2 ft, but it’s a long-period 17-second groundswell. The energy is moderate (537). It’ll be small and clean, perfect for a log or a fun board.

The ocean then starts to get really angry. By Thursday the 3rd of September, the combined energy jumps to very strong (2418), and it just keeps building through the 4th, 5th, and 6th. This is where the situation gets serious. The swell is forecast to be massive—over 10 ft for days, peaking at 20 ft on the 5th. The wind is generally onshore, and the wave state is terrible. The readings say the swell is too big for this break. For a beach setup like this, that’s a lot of raw, closeout power. Unless you’re a tow-in expert, this is a time to watch from the shore. The winds are messy, too, so it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-in session.

To sum it up: the first week is a slog. The absolute standout is the Friday, 28th of August, especially the morning session. The second week brings a massive, dangerous swell that’s really only for the hardcore or for watching.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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