
Surf Forecasts:
Costa Azul surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
739 | 458 | 832 | 666 | 489 | 607 | 1077 | 1118 | 630 | 666 | 348 | 371 | 964 | 368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 1845 | 1519 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | 3:56PM1.37m | 8:28AM1.08m | 5:02PM1.42m | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | 00:27AM0.46m | 10:46AM1.06m | 1:01AM0.35m | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | |||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
739 | 458 | 832 | 666 | 489 | 607 | 1077 | 1118 | 431 | 666 | 348 | 371 | 412 | 233 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 1845 | 1519 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | S 10 |
117 | 215 | 88 | 50 | 47 | 143 | 239 | 178 | 630 | 78 | 167 | 172 | 964 | 368 | 247 | 197 | 167 | 158 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 15 | S 12 | S 7 | WNW 14 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 8 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 |
68 | 84 | 54 | 109 | 77 | 28 | 41 | 59 | 176 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 111 | 83 | 82 | 110 | 57 | 53 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | W 10 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 60 | 47 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 161 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 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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