The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at The Rock-Costa Azul. This is a reef break, exposed to the south, and it's a consistent wave that needs a bit of respect. The week kicks off proper with a good-sized, long-period SSW groundswell packing some serious energy. This is advanced territory, no place for the faint of heart.

The real standout is Tuesday the 28th. We’re looking at a strong 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is cranked up at 3422 (very strong wave energy). The morning starts with a light cross-shore, but the afternoon cleans right up with a moderate offshore breeze from the west. That’s the window to be in the water. The swell is pushing 7ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. The reef will handle that long period well, setting up some serious lines.

Wednesday the 29th is another top-notch day. The swell is still a meaty 6ft, period still a long 16 seconds, and the energy is still strong (1834). The morning is golden with glassy conditions and a slight offshore breeze. That’s a clean, powerful wave for the crew that knows the lineup. It’s still over 5ft, so keep it for the experienced.

By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to 4ft, but it’s still clean and the period is a solid 14 seconds. The energy is still moderate (1153). The wind is light and cross-off, making for a fun, manageable day for stronger intermediates.

The surf fades out from Friday the 31st and through the weekend. Swell drops below 3ft, periods shorten, and the wind gets messy. The energy drops below 600 (weak to moderate). There’s a gap of a few days here where it’s pretty ordinary.

Looking ahead to the second week, there’s a flicker of life. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August brings a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and light cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate (632). It’s a promising signal but a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

But the real eye-catcher in the long range is the Wednesday morning of the 12th of August. The forecast shows a 3ft SSW swell, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is back up to 1033 (moderate wave energy). That combination of clean, glassy conditions on a long-period groundswell at this reef is a mouth-watering prospect. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so your usual spring suit will do.

Rusty.

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