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The Rock-Costa Azul surfForecast / Baja Sur / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 21 May 2026 MSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Rock-Costa Azul sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Rock-Costa Azul this week:
The surf forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Rock-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 23rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
223 | 249 | 249 | 262 | 353 | 362 | 441 | 362 | 309 | 496 | 600 | 890 | 890 | 693 | 600 | 702 | 515 | 425 | 419 | 407 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 2:18PM1.09m | 11:30PM1.37m | 3:51PM1.17m | 1:20AM1.19m | 4:33PM1.27m | 3:36AM1.13m | 5:02PM1.37m | 5:08AM1.14m | 5:26PM1.45m | 6:09AM1.19m | 5:49PM1.53m | 6:54AM1.22m | 6:12PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM1.06m | 7:47AM0.46m | 8:33PM1.07m | 9:09AM0.56m | 10:44PM0.90m | 10:13AM0.62m | 11:37PM0.71m | 10:59AM0.67m | 00:13AM0.55m | 11:36AM0.72m | 00:44AM0.40m | 12:06PM0.76m | 1:12AM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
28 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 223 | 249 | 249 | 262 | 353 | 362 | 441 | 362 | 309 | 496 | 600 | 890 | 890 | 693 | 600 | 702 | 515 | 425 | 419 | 407 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSW 19 | WNW 4 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 84 | 76 | 103 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 246 | 12 | 22 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 61 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | NW 10 | S 10 | SE 10 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 103 | 72 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 43 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 24 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 36 | 31 | 72 | 19 | 49 | 42 | 16 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 13 | 33 | 49 | 28 | 62 | 131 | 69 | 108 | 59 | 52 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 504 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Rock-Costa Azul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Rock-Costa Azul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Rock-Costa Azul 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 (The Rock-Costa Azul) 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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The Rock-Costa Azul is 13 km (8 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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