Costa del Sol Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.30° N 88.92° W

Costa del Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costa del Sol sea temperature is
30.6° C
1.5° 

Costa del Sol surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Costa del Sol surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,014 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 29th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a seat and let’s talk surf for the Costa del Sol. We've got a solid little run of swell coming our way, but like a lot of spots around here, the timing is everything. The early part of the week is where the magic is, so don't sleep on it.

The standout for this whole stretch is the opening session: Wednesday, July 29th, first thing in the morning. We've got a clean 5 ft SSW groundswell wrapping in with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period energy, which means long walls and plenty of push. The wind is glassy from the north, not a ripple on it. The water's running at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the boardies are a go. The wave energy is strong, sitting at 1310, and believe me, it'll feel it. This one's for the more experienced crew – that 5 ft could throw a bit of weight.

The wind holds for the morning, but by Wednesday afternoon the onshore kicks in from the SSW, so unless you're just desperate, I'd be out of the water.

Thursday morning the 30th is another good shout. The swell has eased a touch to 4 ft, still from the SSW, 14-second period – still quality groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, leaving the face clean. The energy is moderate 680. That's a good all-rounder window for anyone who's comfortable.

Friday and Saturday mornings both offer clean conditions with nice offshore or glassy winds, but the swell drops off to around 3 ft to 3 ft. It's fun, but nothing to write home about compared to what came before. The energy drops too, down to the 330 to 420 range.

Now, there’s a gap in the middle of the week. Not much happening on the afternoons and the swell stays small through the first week of August. Surfable but ordinary.

But hold on – here comes a sneaky pick. Look at Friday, August 7th morning. The swell jumps back up to 3 ft, but it's a very long-period SSW groundswell with an 18-second interval. The energy jumps to 539. That's proper juice. Offshore wind from the NE keeps it glassy. This is a good one, but it's ten days out, so just keep an eye on it.

The following weekend, August 8th and 9th mornings, also look promising. Saturday the 8th has a clean 3 ft to 4 ft SSW swell, with winds that go from a gentle offshore to flat calm by the afternoon. Excellent clean conditions. Energy up around 660 to 728. That's a solid weekend window.

The very best day for quality might actually be Tuesday, August 11th morning. Swell at 3 ft, but with a 20-second period from the SSW. That's a deep ocean pulse. The energy is high at 709. With a NE cross-offshore breeze, the lines will be clean and long. Again, it's in the second week, so don't hang your hat on it, but it’s got potential.

Overall, the pick of the crop is Wednesday morning July 29th, hands down, with a second standout on Saturday August 8th. The Costa del Sol is known as a beginner-friendly spot, but the bigger morning swells early on will test you. Crowds can happen, especially on the weekends, so get there early.

Summing it up: get on the July 29th morning for the best combo of size, quality, and wind. After that, keep an eye on August 8th. The rest of the time, it's small but clean enough for a log.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Tuesday
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SSW
16
1.5
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1.4
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15
1.3
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14
1.2
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14
1.2
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14
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14
0.9
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0.7
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0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1289
1126
851
647
594
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390
309
295
261
212
193
125
103
203
186
178
219
145
74
98
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
SSW
5
N
5
ENE
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
SW
5
NW
5
NNE
15
SW
5
WNW
5
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15
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5
NW
5
NW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
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High Tide
2:44PM2.03m
3:17AM1.87m
3:24PM2.07m
3:56AM1.96m
4:03PM2.08m
4:33AM2.04m
4:40PM2.07m
5:08AM2.10m
5:17PM2.03m
5:44AM2.14m
5:55PM1.97m
6:22AM2.16m
6:36PM1.90m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.32m
9:14AM0.46m
9:44PM0.27m
9:55AM0.41m
10:19PM0.25m
10:35AM0.38m
10:53PM0.24m
11:14AM0.37m
11:26PM0.25m
11:54AM0.36m
00:02AM0.28m
12:37PM0.37m
00:41AM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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