
Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,615 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this Costa del Sol outlook. It’s looking like a slow start, but the end of the week and the weekend are where the magic is hiding.
First up, the water is a touch warmer than normal right now, sitting at 86°, which is a bit of a treat for this time of year. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Tuesday the 21st of July. The week starts clean, but the swell is a bit weak. The real standout is going to be the window from Friday the 24th of July through to the start of the following week.
Tuesday morning, the 21st, is a glassy morning with a tiny 3ft SSW groundswell (15 seconds). The energy is moderate (483). It’s clean, but it’s small. This is a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a lot of rides. The mornings are the only time to look at it, as the afternoons get blown out.
Wednesday morning the 22nd is similar – glassy, 2ft SW swell, but again, very weak energy (243). It’s a surfable wave, but you’ll be scratching for it.
Now, Friday the 24th of July. The morning brings a risk of thunderstorms, but it’s glassy with a 3ft SSW groundswell. The energy kicks up (924), and the period is a long 24 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, so it’ll have some punch despite the height. The wind is glass, making for clean conditions. This is a promising start to the window.
But the real standout is Saturday the 25th of July. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SSW swell (21 seconds) and the combined energy jumps to 1289 – that’s a moderate to strong pulse. The forecast says excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best looking session of the whole run. The swell direction is SSW, which is exactly what breaks here need. It’s a bit much for beginners at 4ft, but for the rest of you, this is the one.
Sunday the 26th of July morning is another cracker. Offshore wind, 4ft SSW groundswell (19 seconds), and strong energy at 1277. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is clean, the energy is there. This is a close second to Saturday.
Monday the 27th of July morning is a solid option too. Clean cross-offshore wind, 5ft SSW swell (18 seconds), and the highest energy of the run at 1528. This is getting into the “expert only” territory. It’s a powerful, long-period swell, so it’ll be fast and heavy. The afternoons get messy, so get on it early.
The energy starts to drop off towards the end of the month. Thursday the 30th of July morning has a clean offshore wind and 5ft swell, but the energy is fading (980). It’s still very good, but the magic of the weekend is gone.
The first week of August is a fading story. The swell drops to 3ft and 2ft, the energy is weak, and the conditions are only good in the early mornings. It’s a classic summer lull.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Saturday the 25th of July morning. Glassy, a solid 4ft SSW groundswell with strong energy, and the wind is perfect. Sunday the 26th of July morning is a very close second, with a bit more size but still clean. Get out there for those windows, because the rest of the time you’ll be waiting for a set that might not come.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SW 26 | SSW 8 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
397 | 349 | 318 | 223 | 183 | 180 | 144 | 72 | 62 | 171 | 69 | 704 | 487 | 952 | 1122 | 562 | 1424 | 1147 | 975 | 1159 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:24PM1.95m | 7:54AM2.13m | 8:14PM1.81m | 8:43AM2.03m | 9:07PM1.68m | 9:34AM1.93m | 10:04PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.87m | 11:04PM1.54m | 11:26AM1.85m | 00:05AM1.55m | 12:22PM1.87m | 1:01AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33AM0.30m | 2:16PM0.43m | 2:20AM0.44m | 3:11PM0.52m | 3:10AM0.55m | 4:08PM0.58m | 4:04AM0.63m | 5:08PM0.60m | 5:02AM0.67m | 6:07PM0.58m | 6:01AM0.66m | 7:00PM0.52m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 24 | SW 8 | SSW 21 | SW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
397 | 349 | 318 | 223 | 183 | 180 | 144 | 17 | 62 | 78 | 69 | 137 | 487 | 167 | 1122 | 125 | 1424 | 1147 | 975 | 1159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SW 13 | SSW 21 | SW 8 | SSW 21 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SE 5 |
56 | 168 | 129 | 28 | 47 | 17 | 45 | 72 | 56 | 171 | 68 | 704 | 43 | 952 | 132 | 562 | 229 | 84 | 114 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | WSW 11 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 10 |
130 | 12 | 36 | 87 | 17 | 46 | 5 | 53 | 32 | 32 | 9 | 83 | 26 | 58 | 35 | 35 | 54 | 30 | 36 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | SSW 8 | W 4 | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
151 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 84 | — | — | 224 | 17 | — | — | — | 16 | 58 | 112 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 0 | 0 | 444 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 46 | 0 | 350 | 41 | 0 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 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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