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 folks, Rusty here with a look at what Costa del Sol has on offer over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it kicks in, there’s some real quality to get excited about.
The forecast period starts with a bit of a dud on Thursday 23rd July afternoon with tiny weak swell and poor conditions, so give that a miss. The real action starts to build from Friday morning.
Friday 24th July morning is a sleeper hit. We’re looking at clean, glassy conditions with light winds out of the NW and a small 3ft SSW swell. The combined swell energy is moderate at 935. It won't be big, but for the beginner-friendly waves here, it’ll be clean and fun with hardly a breath of wind. Be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have some company.
The standout period kicks off on Saturday 25th July morning. The swell picks up to a nice 4ft from the SSW, combined energy ramps up to a strong 1289, and we have clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Sunday 26th and Monday 27th mornings follow a similar theme, with clean 4ft to 5ft SSW swells and strong wave energy (1298 and 1505). The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s noticeably warm.
Tuesday 28th July morning is another absolute standout. We get a 5ft SSW swell, with a very strong combined energy of 1594, and the wind goes glassy out of the ENE. This is prime stuff for those who know what they’re doing. The swell is getting into the intermediate zone, so it’s not one for the groms. Wednesday 29th July morning also delivers with a clean, glassy 5ft swell.
The end of July and the first week of August sees the size ease back, with mornings offering clean 2ft to 3ft SSW swells. The quality remains good for a smaller, more mellow session, especially on the mornings of the 31st, 1st August, and 3rd August, with light offshore or glassy winds. There are a few gaps in the afternoons where onshore winds and poor conditions creep in, but the mornings consistently deliver.
The very best of the entire outlook is Tuesday 28th July morning. It’s got the biggest, cleanest swell of the run with glassy conditions. It’s a proper special morning for the experienced crew. For the less experienced, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July mornings offer the best balance of clean, fun, manageable waves.
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 | |
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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  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 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 |
| kJ | 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 |
| kJ | 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 |
| kJ | 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 | — | — |
| kJ | 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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