
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. The Rock-Costa Azul is a reef break that takes a south swell, and over the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at a very warm 85° which is way above normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in boardies for sure.
The first real chance to get wet is this Wednesday afternoon, the 8th of July. There’s a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 961. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’s clean. It’s not world-class, but it’s a solid start. The rest of the week through to the weekend is a bit of a struggle. The swell drops a little, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy. The surf is small and messy, with energy levels dropping to around 600-700.
There’s a glimmer on Monday afternoon, the 13th of July. The swell drops to 3ft, but it’s clean with a light cross-off breeze and a 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 506. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean and fun for a log.
The standout window looks like Thursday, the 16th of July, through to the following Monday, the 20th. Thursday afternoon delivers a solid 5ft SSE swell with 12 seconds and a massive 1292 combined energy. The wind is cross-off and clean. That’s prime for the advanced crew. Friday morning, the 17th, pushes up to 7ft from the south, but it’s a bit junky with cross-shore wind. Friday afternoon goes to 8ft, but a strong onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms ruin it, so that’s a no-go.
Saturday the 18th is blown out with strong onshore winds and the same 8ft swell – that’s a kite day, not a paddle day. The real highlight arrives on Monday morning, the 20th of July. It’s a 4ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 1048. That’s going to be clean, long-period lines peeling down the reef. The afternoon holds with a perfect offshore wind from the west. That morning session is the best of the whole forecast.
Tuesday the 21st is also very good, with glassy conditions and a 4ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate at 764. The following days drop off again, with smaller swell and more cross-shore wind.
Overall, don’t stress about the early week. The real magic is the 16th to the 20th, with the 20th being the absolute standout. The Rock-Costa Azul needs a clean south swell, and when it lines up, it’s bloody good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
915 | 892 | 759 | 644 | 619 | 610 | 627 | 627 | 515 | 602 | 357 | 421 | 465 | 325 | 347 | 277 | 249 | 252 | 316 | 131 | 208 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:45PM1.46m | 5:04AM0.99m | 3:50PM1.55m | 6:39AM1.08m | 4:53PM1.65m | 7:33AM1.17m | 5:51PM1.75m | 8:16AM1.24m | 6:44PM1.84m | 8:54AM1.29m | 7:33PM1.89m | 9:30AM1.32m | 8:20PM1.88m | 10:04AM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.54m | 8:43AM0.90m | 11:43PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.96m | 00:37AM0.15m | 11:38AM0.95m | 1:25AM0.00m | 12:37PM0.90m | 2:10AM-0.09m | 1:28PM0.84m | 2:51AM-0.11m | 2:15PM0.78m | 3:31AM-0.06m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
915 | 892 | 759 | 644 | 619 | 610 | 627 | 627 | 515 | 602 | 273 | 421 | 465 | 325 | 347 | 277 | 249 | 195 | 189 | 131 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 |
31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 42 | 28 | 40 | 26 | 90 | 86 | 357 | 71 | 72 | 49 | 46 | 184 | 44 | 252 | 316 | 26 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SSE 10 | W 4 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | W 4 | SSE 9 | SW 20 | W 5 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 8 |
14 | 14 | 10 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 67 | 23 | 104 | 21 | 54 | 9 | 71 | 79 | 10 | 45 | 97 | 13 | 28 | 111 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | W 3 | WNW 5 |
15 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 39 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 32 | 28 | 11 | 13 | — | 9 | 4 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 332 | 455 | 0 | 385 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 4 | 455 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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Information about the The Rock-Costa Azul Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul 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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