Surf Forecasts:
Costa Azul surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa Azul this week:
The surf forecast for Costa Azul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
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288 | 280 | 297 | 289 | 218 | 602 | 229 | 410 | 698 | 706 | 524 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 169 | 251 | 273 | 268 | 932 | 1399 | 1170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:01AM1.15m | 4:50PM1.32m | 8:09AM1.17m | 5:48PM1.43m | 8:03AM1.22m | 6:28PM1.54m | 8:10AM1.29m | 7:03PM1.63m | 8:22AM1.35m | 7:34PM1.69m | 8:38AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM1.12m | 00:52AM0.37m | 12:16PM1.02m | 1:15AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.91m | 1:36AM0.20m | 1:08PM0.80m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.69m | 2:18AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.22m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 36 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 37 | 36 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
288 | 129 | 121 | 168 | 218 | 602 | 173 | 410 | 698 | 706 | 524 | 220 | 110 | 78 | 169 | 251 | 241 | 268 | 932 | 1399 | 1170 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SE 9 |
105 | 280 | 297 | 289 | 198 | 329 | 166 | 144 | 124 | 85 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 63 | 209 | 273 | 173 | 85 | 71 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 |
10 | 59 | 183 | 155 | 214 | 214 | 229 | 291 | 390 | 206 | 85 | 61 | 55 | 54 | 61 | 52 | 57 | 253 | 138 | 23 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 |
— | 9 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 9 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 10 | 120 | 106 | 88 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 10 | 33 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 426 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 426 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Costa Azul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Costa Azul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costa Azul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costa Azul surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Costa Azul) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Costa Azul may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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