Surf Forecasts:
Costa del Sol surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costa del Sol over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the skinny on the Costa del Sol. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through the first week, but it’s a tale of two halves. The mornings are where the magic is at, with a proper SSW swell running and glassy conditions. The afternoons get trashed by the onshore breeze, so don’t sleep in. The water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a comfortable paddle.
The first real standout hits you on Friday, September 4th. This is for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW swell, but the real kicker is the combined energy jumping up to 1157 (moderate wave energy). The morning is glassy with an easterly breeze, and the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and on a beach setup like this, it might be a bit too straight, but with that energy, it’ll be packing a punch. Saturday, September 5th is a close second, with a similar 5ft SSW swell, also glassy in the morning. That energy is up at 1297, so it’s still got plenty of grunt. The 17-second period repeats on Friday, but Saturday’s 16 seconds still counts as long period groundswell. Both days are for experienced surfers; the 5ft stuff is getting into the expert-only zone.
The first weekend, the 6th and 7th, still have clean morning windows. Sunday morning the 6th has a 4ft SSW swell, glassy, and a 15-second period. The energy is at 833 (moderate). Monday the 7th the swell drops a touch to 4ft, but it’s a clean morning with a cross-offshore breeze, so it’ll be lined up nicely.
After that first week, the size backs off. The second week sees smaller surf, mostly in the 2ft to 4ft range, but the glassy mornings keep coming through. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th have a 3ft and 4ft SSW swell in the mornings, with glassy conditions and 17 and 16-second periods respectively. The energy is still moderate, around 863 and 723. It’s not the standout size of the first week, but it’s clean and fun. By the end of the run, around the 14th and 15th, the swell drops right off to 1ft and 2ft, so you’ll be hunting for a longboard.
The spot is inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be pumping every day. And when it’s good, especially on those Friday and Saturday mornings, crowds are possible, so get out there early. The Costa del Sol is an exposed beach break, and the SSW direction is the one you want. The afternoons are a write-off with the onshore wind, so stick to the dawn patrol.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 295 | 273 | 202 | 307 | 351 | 283 | 322 | 430 | 1159 | 986 | 1508 | 1305 | 1273 | 1199 | 1014 | 752 | 568 | 553 | 469 | 352 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:32PM2.02m | 5:53AM2.28m | 6:14PM1.95m | 6:38AM2.23m | 7:01PM1.87m | 7:28AM2.16m | 7:56PM1.79m | 8:27AM2.08m | 9:01PM1.73m | 9:34AM2.02m | 10:16PM1.73m | 10:47AM2.00m | 11:31PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:30AM0.21m | 11:35PM0.21m | 12:13PM0.23m | 00:17AM0.25m | 1:01PM0.29m | 1:04AM0.32m | 1:55PM0.36m | 2:00AM0.40m | 2:58PM0.43m | 3:06AM0.47m | 4:09PM0.45m | 4:23AM0.50m | 5:21PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 295 | 273 | 202 | 307 | 209 | 283 | 322 | 430 | 1159 | 986 | 1508 | 1305 | 1273 | 1199 | 1014 | 752 | 568 | 553 | 469 | 352 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 8 | SSW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 84 | 124 | 35 | 270 | 351 | 271 | 142 | 125 | 24 | 145 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 45 | 33 | 24 | 146 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | WSW 10 | S 6 | WSW 9 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | — | WSW 9 | SSW 11 | SE 5 | S 11 | SW 21 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 13 | 123 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 151 | 186 | — | 26 | 109 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 54 | 52 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 292 | 0 | 0 | 431 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 0 | 0 | 289 | 41 |
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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).
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