The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at a run of small, clean surf at The Rock-Costa Azul that’s going to be more about finesse than power. The first few days are a bit of a slow burn, but the quality stays high for a reef break that needs the right conditions. The water temp is about where you’d expect for this time of year, so nothing freaky going on there.

The real standout window kicks off on Wednesday the 22nd. The swell is a modest 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind is light and cross-off, which is a dream for this reef. The combined energy is moderate (789), and the period is a solid 14 seconds, so those waves will have some push and shape. This is the pick of the early week – clean, makeable, and not too crowded if you’re early.

Then Thursday the 23rd is a glassy beauty. The wind is dead calm, the swell holds at 5 ft from the SSW, and the energy is still moderate (707). It’s not big, but it’s perfect. The only bummer is the tide might be a factor, so you’ll want to time it right.

The real heavy hitter comes in on Friday the 24th afternoon. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the SW, but the period is a massive 24 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (1309). This is for experienced surfers only – the reef will be alive with raw power, but it’s going to be clean and lined up. That’s the best session of the whole period.

Saturday the 25th afternoon sees the swell picking up to 5 ft from the SW, with a period of 19 seconds. The energy is very strong (2099) and the wind is cross-off and clean. This is another top-tier session, but it’s getting bigger, so it’s for the skilled crew.

After that, it gets messy. The swell builds too big, and the wind turns onshore. By Tuesday the 28th, the swell is 10 ft and the wind is howling onshore – that’s expert-only territory, and honestly, it’s more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. The energy is extreme (4010+), but the conditions are poor.

The tail end of the period, into Friday the 31st, sees the swell drop back to a more manageable 6 ft from the WSW, with a period of 11 seconds. The wind turns offshore, and the energy is moderate (1133). That’s a solid, clean finish for the brave lads who want to gamble on the forecast.

Bottom line: The best waves are Friday the 24th afternoon and Saturday the 25th afternoon. The rest of the run is small but clean, with a few glassy windows. Don’t bother with the final days – it’s a washing machine out there.

Rusty.

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