The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cooking for The Rock-Costa Azul. This is a solid reef set-up that needs a specific window to fire, and I reckon we’ve got a few good ones coming.

The main story is a solid pulse of SSW groundswell rolling in, with some clean windows if you time it right. The water is sitting at 86° which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a tropical bath.

First up, Tuesday the 21st of July. Morning is a bit average with light cross-onshore wind and a weak 4ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate (632). Not worth rushing in for. But Tuesday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period, and the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning it right up. The energy jumps to strong (1251). This is a good session for experienced surfers, with some proper reef lines.

Wednesday the 22nd of July looks even better. Wednesday morning is the standout of the whole week. You’ve got a 6ft SW swell, 11-second period, and the wind is completely glassy. That’s as good as it gets for a reef break like this. The energy is moderate to strong (932). The waves will be clean, lined up, and holding shape. Wednesday afternoon is still glassy, although the swell drops to 4ft SW. It’ll still be fun, but the morning is the one.

Thursday the 23rd of July drops right off. Swell is down to 2ft SW with a long 13-second period, but the energy is weak (242). It’s not worth paddling out for.

Friday the 24th of July is tricky. The morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell with a 24-second period, which is ridiculously long. It’ll be straight and weak at this reef, plus the wind is cross-on. The afternoon picks up to 4ft SW with a 21-second period, and the wind is clean cross-off, but the energy is moderate (1247). It’s surfable, but not the best.

Saturday the 25th of July has a bump in size. Morning is 4ft SSW with a 20-second period and cross-on wind, so it’s messy. The afternoon is 6ft SSW with a 19-second period, cross-off wind, and strong energy (2192). It’s a bit of a lumpy session, but there’s power in the water.

Sunday the 26th of July afternoon is another standout. The swell is 5ft SW with an 18-second period, and the wind is offshore at 12 mph. It’s clean, powerful, and the energy is very strong (2068). This is for the experienced crew only, but the waves will be reeling.

Monday the 27th of July morning is also excellent. 5ft SSW, 17-second period, clean cross-off wind, and strong energy (1882). Another good session for the advanced surfers.

From Tuesday the 28th of July it starts to get messy. The wind turns cross-on and the swell is inconsistent. It’s a bit of a gamble.

Then there’s a rough patch. The 29th of July has 22 mph wind and 8ft swell, which is blown out and dangerous. The 30th of July is still too big for most, with 8ft SSW swell and cross-on wind. That’s expert-only territory, and even then the wind is a problem.

The 31st of July afternoon is a nice surprise. The swell drops to 4ft SSW, but the wind goes offshore and it’s clean. The energy is moderate (559). It’s a good, mellow end-of-week session.

The first week of August is small. The 1st of August has a glassy morning with 3ft SSW, but it’s weak. The 2nd of August is tiny and windy. The 3rd of August is also small but clean. The 4th and 5th of August are very small, with swell under 2ft and periods up to 15 seconds. The energy is weak (under 200). It’s not worth a paddle.

So, to wrap it up: Wednesday morning the 22nd of July is the pick of the bunch – glassy, 6ft SW, and clean. Sunday afternoon the 26th of July is the next best – big, offshore, and powerful. The rest of the window has some fun sessions, but those two are the ones to circle on the calendar.

Rusty out.

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