Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

The overall picture is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but the wind is going to play games with us. The best windows are going to be short and sweet, so you’ll need to be ready to move.

Kicking things off on Monday, July 20th, it’s a bit of a tease. There’s a long-period groundswell from the SSW with some real energy behind it – the combined energy is 757 (moderate), but the wind is onshore and the conditions are just messy. The morning has a clean 3ft, but the wind is on it. The afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft, but it’s crossed up with a risk of thunderstorms. Not the time to paddle out.

Tuesday, July 21st, the morning is still a bit lumpy, but the afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, cleaning up the 4ft SSW swell (period 14 seconds). The combined energy is up to 778 (moderate). This is a solid session for the intermediate crew.

Wednesday, July 22nd, is the real standout. The morning brings a punchy 6ft SW swell, but it’s a bit crossed up. The real magic is Wednesday afternoon. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the WNW, and the swell settles to a very clean 4ft from the SW with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1237 (strong). This is excellent surf, clean and powerful, for the experienced surfers. If you can only surf one session, this is it.

Thursday, July 23rd, is another great day. The morning is glassy, with 4ft of SW swell (10-second period) and ESE winds. The afternoon is even better: the wind is dead calm, and the swell is 4ft with a nice 11-second period. The combined energy is 543 (moderate). The conditions are perfect for Costa Azul. This is your second standout.

From Friday, July 24th, things get a bit trickier. The swell drops, the wind picks up, and the period goes super long (24 seconds) on Friday morning. That kind of long period groundswell can be a bit too straight for a beach break, so it won’t have the same punch. The afternoon sees a strong cross-shore breeze, making it choppy. A bit of a mess.

The weekend of July 25th and 26th is a story of solid swell and messy wind. Saturday has a 5ft SW swell (19 seconds) with a cross-offshore breeze, so it’s clean, but the combined energy is huge at 2138 (very strong). That’s a big, powerful wave. It’s clean, but it’s a lot of water moving. Sunday is similar, with 5ft and a cross-offshore breeze, but with a risk of thunderstorms.

The first week of August (the 1st through the 4th) looks like a real downer. The swell fades away to 2ft to 3ft, and the wind goes onshore, with the forecast calling for strong winds and rain. The combined energy drops to between 322 and 170 (weak). The conditions are poor, and it’s not worth getting wet. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to wrap it up: your best bets are Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, and Thursday, July 23rd. That’s the clean, glassy, 4ft SW swell with the right wind. It’s the kind of surf that makes you remember why you paddle out. The rest of the time is a fight for a clean wave. The spot is very consistent, though, so it won’t stay poor for long.

Rusty.

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