The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Rock-Costa Azul sea temperature is
30.0° C
4.5° 

The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,116 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 16th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.


Alright, grab your stick, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for The Rock-Costa Azul. The water is sitting at a balmy 86° right now, which is a solid 8° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you might not even need a spring suit.

Right off the bat, the outlook for the next few days is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning (9 July) we’ve got some swell from the SSW, around 4ft with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 790. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a choppy mess – not worth paddling out for. Thursday afternoon cleans up just a touch, but it’s still marginal.

Friday (10 July) stays similar in size, but the afternoon sees a shift to a cross-offshore breeze from the SW. The waves are a clean 4ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the energy is 734. This is where things start to look a bit more promising for a session if you can time the tide right.

Saturday and Sunday (11 and 12 July) keep that same 4ft to 4ft SSW swell rolling in. The mornings are a bit messy with light cross-onshore winds, but the afternoons turn clean again with that cross-offshore flow. Consistent, but nothing to get too worked up about.

Now, Monday (13 July) afternoon might be the hidden gem of the first week. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, period drops to 13 seconds, and the energy is 506. But the wind goes light cross-offshore, and the conditions are forecast to be clean. For a reef break that’s consistent like this one, small and clean can still be a lot of fun.

Tuesday (14 July) morning looks poor with a tiny 2ft SW swell and cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon session turns it around: clean, 2ft from the SW with a very long 18-second period. That long period groundswell will wrap nicely into this spot, and the energy is a moderate 533. A standout option for the afternoon if you’re chasing clean lines.

The real standout for the entire 16-day window, though, is Sunday, 19 July. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell with a 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, and it’s coming from the optimum direction for this break. The morning is glassy, dead calm, and the combined energy is a solid 1115. You’ll have clean, peeling waves that are perfect for an advanced surfer to pick apart on the reef. This is the session to circle on your calendar. The afternoon stays clean, but with a risk of thunderstorms, so get out early.

Monday, 20 July, also looks fantastic. Another glassy morning with 4ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the combined energy at 871. The afternoon actually goes dead calm – zero wind – and glassy again, with energy at 1052. Two days in a row of peak conditions. This is why you wait for the good stuff.

After that, the second week gets a bit wild. Thursday, 16 July afternoon brings a 7ft SSE swell, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy jumps to 1697. It’s marginal, but there’s some size coming.

Friday, 17 July is a write-off – 12ft of S swell with onshore winds and moderate rain. Energy is a massive 4497, but the conditions are poor. That’s more of a kite session if anything, unless you’re a total charger.

Saturday, 18 July is still big at 8ft from the SW, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. Energy is 2845. It’s going to be a handful.

From 22 July onwards, the wind really turns nasty with strong onshore breezes and stormy conditions, so except for the Sunday and Monday standouts, the second week is one to watch from the sand.

Bottom line: The best surf on offer is the glassy morning of Sunday, 19 July, and the glassy sessions on Monday, 20 July. The rest of the time, pick your afternoons with the cross-offshore wind. This break is consistent and exposed, and when it’s on, it’s a gem.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
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15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
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15
1.2
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15
1.1
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14
1.2
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14
0.9
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16
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1.1
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0.9
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0.9
SSW
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0.9
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13
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SE
12
0.9
SE
13
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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644
619
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627
515
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421
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347
277
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252
316
131
217
230
625
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
10
W
15
SSE
20
SW
10
W
10
SSE
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
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NW
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WNW
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High Tide
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
9:04PM1.81m
Low Tide
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
3:00PM0.74m
4:07AM0.04m
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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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