The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in the old measurements. It's a slow start for the first week, but there's a big window of opportunity later on. The swell is coming from a solid S-SSW direction, which is the sweet spot for The Rock-Costa Azul, a reef break setup that needs that specific angle. The water temp is about what you'd expect.

The real standout is the session on Friday the 28th of August. The afternoon is looking prime. We're getting a clean 5ft swell from the SW with a 17-second period – that's deep groundswell with serious punch. The wind is light WSW, cross-off, keeping the waves clean. The combined energy is a very strong 1572, so there's a heap of power in the water. This is the best on offer for experienced surfers. The Rock is a consistent, advanced reef, so you won't be fighting crowds, but it's a spot that demands respect.

Before that, we've got a few sessions worth paddling out for. The Thursday afternoon the 27th is another solid call. Clean 4ft SW swell with a 12-second period, light cross-off wind from the WSW again, and strong energy at 850. It's a step down from the Friday standout, but it'll be a fun, clean session.

The first week is a bit of a slog. From Friday the 21st right through to Wednesday the 27th we see small, inconsistent swell, mostly in the 2ft to 4ft range. The wind is generally light, but it's often cross or cross-on, and the periods are mixed. The guidance gives it low scores, and honestly, it's a lot of marginal, ordinary conditions. The energy readings are in the moderate range.

Once we hit the start of September, things get blown out. The 1st and 2nd of September see a massive, raw swell of up to 20ft, but it's getting hammered by strong onshore winds from the SE, making it a no-go for paddle surfing. The combined energy readings are huge – 4040, 6074, 12563 – but it's just messy. This setup is more for kite surfing than a traditional surf session. The 3rd of September is still huge, but the afternoon could see a window if you're a big-wave expert, with cross-shore winds and a 13ft SW swell.

The later window on Saturday the 5th of September is another one to mark on the calendar. The Saturday morning is looking promising with a 6ft W swell, solid 11-second period, and light cross-off wind from the WSW. The energy is still strong at 1337, and it's flagged as excellent for experienced surfers. It's a way out, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a fitting end to the run.

Bottom line: the absolute best on offer is the afternoon of Friday the 28th. The second best is the afternoon of Thursday the 27th. If you're in the water, you're at The Rock-Costa Azul.

Rusty, out.

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