
Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,735 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa del Sol this week:
The surf forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The Costa del Sol is looking at a solid run of surf kicking off this Friday morning, 24 July, and building into a really nice stretch. The water’s a warm 86°, which is about a degree above normal for this time of year—nothing wild, but it's a nice touch.
First up, Friday morning the 24th. The swell is only 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 24 seconds—that’s a long period groundswell. It’s glassy, with a light NW wind. The wave energy is moderate (928). This is clean, but that long period means the sets will be spaced out. It’s a good morning for a relaxed paddle, but the real juice starts Saturday.
Saturday morning, 25 July, is where things get interesting. We’ve got 4 ft of SSW swell, still a solid 21-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore from the ENE. The combined energy jumps to 1322 (strong). This is clean, powerful, and will be a standout session for experienced surfers. The break is exposed to the SSW swell direction, which is spot on.
Sunday morning the 26th, the swell picks up to 4 ft, still from the SSW, period dropping to 19 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the NNE. The wave energy is 1241 (strong) and it’s clean. This is another excellent morning for the more experienced crew.
Monday the 27th—this might be the best on offer. The morning brings 5 ft of SSW swell, 18-second period, offshore wind from the NE, and energy of 1499 (strong). Almost glassy. This is prime for experienced surfers. The afternoon goes glassy too, with 4 ft and 19-second period, energy 1484. That’s a full day of clean, good waves.
Tuesday the 28th, the swell pushes to 6 ft in the morning, still SSW, 18-second period, cross-offshore wind from the ENE. Energy is 1741 (strong). This is getting big—only for experts. The afternoon stays 6 ft but the wind swings onshore from the SW, so the morning is the window.
Wednesday the 29th, morning is glassy with 5 ft from the SSW, 16-second period, energy 1328. Clean again, but still big. Afternoon gets onshore, so go early.
From Thursday 30 July onward, the swell eases. Thursday morning has 4 ft, glassy, 14-second period, energy 680 (moderate). It’s good, but not the standout. Friday 31 July drops to 4 ft, glassy in the morning, then the weekend of 1-2 August sees smaller waves around 2 ft to 3 ft, mostly clean mornings. The swell gets a little bump on Monday 3 August morning with 3 ft from the SE, 11-second period, glassy, energy 510—a decent little morning.
Beyond that, it’s small. The 4th and 5th have mornings with 2 ft to 3 ft, offshore winds, but the energy is low. By 7 August, Friday morning brings 3 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, offshore wind, energy 474—a small clean window, but nothing compared to the first week.
The standout is Monday 27 July, hands down. That morning session is the pick of the whole 16 days. Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 are also excellent. If you miss that, the big days on Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 morning are worth it for experts only.
The break is inconsistent, so a run like this is a treat. There aren’t many gaps with no surf—just a few days in the second week that are small and ordinary. Crowds are possible here, especially on the good days, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 26 | SSW 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 147 | 704 | 487 | 952 | 1122 | 562 | 1424 | 1147 | 975 | 1159 | 1448 | 691 | 1367 | 1561 | 1644 | 1321 | 1155 | 1126 | 851 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.87m | 11:04PM1.54m | 11:26AM1.85m | 00:05AM1.55m | 12:22PM1.87m | 1:01AM1.60m | 1:13PM1.92m | 1:51AM1.67m | 2:00PM1.98m | 2:36AM1.77m | 2:44PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:08PM0.58m | 4:04AM0.63m | 5:08PM0.60m | 5:02AM0.67m | 6:07PM0.58m | 6:01AM0.66m | 7:00PM0.52m | 6:56AM0.62m | 7:48PM0.45m | 7:46AM0.57m | 8:30PM0.38m | 8:32AM0.51m | 9:08PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 24 | SW 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
79 | 147 | 188 | 487 | 171 | 1122 | 91 | 1424 | 1147 | 975 | 1159 | 1448 | 691 | 1367 | 1561 | 1644 | 1321 | 1155 | 1126 | 851 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SW 13 | SSW 21 | SW 8 | SSW 21 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 7 |
171 | 79 | 704 | 43 | 952 | 99 | 562 | 103 | 97 | 89 | 18 | 48 | 584 | 24 | 33 | 45 | 37 | 23 | 18 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | — | S 11 | S 9 | W 11 | — | W 10 |
32 | 9 | 43 | 26 | 58 | 68 | 67 | 54 | 54 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 45 | 9 | — | 10 | 24 | 10 | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 8 | W 4 | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — |
62 | 32 | — | 230 | 17 | — | 13 | — | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 263 | 88 | 0 | 321 | 41 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 435 | 0 | 0 | 294 | 0 | 0 | 413 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
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Information about the Costa del Sol Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Costa del Sol provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Costa del Sol can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Costa del Sol 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 del Sol) 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 del Sol 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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