Costa del Sol Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.30° N 88.92° W

Costa del Sol Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Costa del Sol sea temperature is
30.1° C
1.0° 

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 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 TypeTime (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 Forecast

Heavy 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 Summary

Moderate 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.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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704
487
952
1122
562
1424
1147
975
1159
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1561
1644
1321
1155
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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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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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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