
Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costa del Sol in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 0.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for the Costa del Sol.
So, the pattern here is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a very solid groundswell pulse arriving late in the first week, but before that, it’s mostly small stuff. The first day, Wednesday the 29th of July, has a 5-foot SSW swell but it’s blown out by a strong onshore wind, so we wouldn’t paddle out. The water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Thursday the 30th is where it gets a little interesting. Thursday morning, the swell drops to 4 feet from the SSW, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore. That’s clean surf. The combined energy is moderate (677). This is a decent option for a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect non-stop waves. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out.
Friday morning, the 31st, is similar with a 3-foot SSW swell and light cross-off winds, but the energy is dropping (422). It’s still clean, but nothing to write home about.
The real standout? Look at the start of the second week. Saturday, the 8th of August, we see a new pulse of SSW groundswell coming in at 3 to 4 feet with a 16-second period. That’s proper long-period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (671 to 793). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore all day Saturday and into Sunday morning. This is the best on offer. The long period means the waves will have good shape, but at a beach break, it might be a bit straight. It’s a point break or reef that would really shine here. It’s also a beginner-friendly height, so it’s not too big for most.
Monday the 10th of August morning has a drop in size to 3 feet, but that’s still clean with offshore winds. Then, the following Tuesday morning, the 11th, sees another long-period pulse (19 seconds) of 3 feet SSW swell with offshore winds again. The energy is strong (722). This is promising, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
Wednesday the 12th morning and Thursday the 13th morning also have clean, offshore conditions with 3 to 3 feet SSW swells. The pattern holds for a few days.
The best bet is Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of August. That’s where the size, the long period, and the clean winds all line up. It’s the standout of the whole forecast. The beach breaks might be a bit wonky with that long period, but if you find a point or a reef, it’ll be magic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1126 | 851 | 647 | 553 | 487 | 390 | 309 | 295 | 261 | 212 | 193 | 125 | 103 | 203 | 186 | 178 | 219 | 145 | 74 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSW 8 |
1126 | 851 | 647 | 553 | 487 | 390 | 309 | 295 | 261 | 212 | 193 | 125 | 90 | 203 | 186 | 178 | 219 | 145 | 61 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | W 11 | SSE 7 | W 10 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
11 | 14 | 9 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 36 | 9 | 35 | 31 | 9 | 106 | 103 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 74 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | SW 10 | W 8 |
9 | 2 | 21 | 9 | 35 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 42 | 41 | 11 | 9 | 27 | 8 | 61 | 68 | 67 | 19 | 27 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 431 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 41 | 0 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 359 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 41 |
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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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