The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

Read more