Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Costa Azul. The water is sitting at 85°F right now, which is a full 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a seriously warm bath, feels more like the tropics than a typical summer.

Right now, Sunday the 19th, we’ve got a small 3ft swell from the SSW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is cross from the SSW and the wave energy is only moderate (726). It’s a bit marginal, so not worth rushing out for. Monday the 20th shapes up a little better. The morning is clean but tiny with a 3ft swell and a light onshore breeze. The real action kicks off Monday afternoon: 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and clean cross-off wind from the WSW – that’s a solid combo with moderate energy (974). Tuesday the 21st is a beauty. Morning brings glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell and a 15-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and at a place like Costa Azul – being an exposed beach setup – it might break a little straight, but with zero wind it’ll be clean and fun. The energy is moderate (572). Tuesday afternoon steps up: 5ft, cross-off wind, clean as a whistle.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd is where we get some size. Morning surf hits 6ft from the SW with a 13-second period and moderate energy (1272), but the wind is cross-on, so expect some chop. The standout is Wednesday afternoon: 6ft, cross-off wind, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1272). That’s excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, we drop right back. Thursday the 23rd morning is tiny at 2ft, but with a ridiculous 26-second period – that’s a very long groundswell. At a beach break like this, that period will make it wall up and close out, mostly one for the reefs and points elsewhere. The afternoon picks up to 4ft but the period drops to 9 seconds, so it’ll be weak and fat.

Friday the 24th morning is small and onshore, but Friday afternoon is a sneaky good one: 4ft from the SW with a 21-second period. That long period means real punch and shape, and clean offshore wind – the combined energy is strong at 1378.

We then hit a run of days with size but wind issues. Saturday the 25th has a 5ft afternoon swell with strong energy (2146), but the wind is moderate cross-off. Sunday the 26th morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell, 18-second period, and strong energy (1319) – that’s a great window for experienced surfers who want clean, powerful lines.

From Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th, the swell sits between 5ft and 7ft, but wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The 6ft to 7ft range with poor wind is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddler’s friend.

Thursday the 30th morning has 6ft, cross-on wind, but the afternoon cleans up with 5ft and cross-off. Not the best. Friday the 31st is a return to form: glassy morning with 3ft, 13-second period, and clean – that’s a fun little session with moderate energy (683). The afternoon stays clean.

After that, the first week of August fades. Saturday the 1st has small 3ft swells with moderate energy, but Sunday the 2nd drops to 2ft and weak energy (111 to 196) – not worth it. Monday the 3rd morning has a little 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period and offshore wind, making it clean but very small.

If you ask me, the best bets are Wednesday the 22nd afternoon and Sunday the 26th morning. Wednesday afternoon has 6ft from the SW, cross-off wind, and strong energy – that’s a proper session for intermediates and above. Sunday the 26th morning is glassy, 5ft from the SW with an 18-second period, giving you powerful, clean lines. Crowds are possible at Costa Azul, so get there early.

Rusty.

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