
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Rock-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, checking in on the swell situation for the Costa Azul region. Let's get straight into it.
We've got a solid run of surf coming up, starting from Friday, July 24th. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we're building towards a real standout session on Saturday, July 25th. The Rock-Costa Azul is the only spot on the menu, so this is where we're looking.
The water is absolutely roasting at 86°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It's seriously unusual.
Friday morning, July 24th, kicks things off small. We're looking at a 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 24-second period. The energy is weak (518), and with a cross-on breeze, it's not going to be anything special. The afternoon picks up a bit, with the swell climbing to 4ft from the SW and a 21-second period, energy jumping to a moderate 1223. The wind swings cross-off, cleaning it up nicely, but it's still a bit marginal.
Now, Saturday, July 25th, is the real deal. The morning is looking like the pick of the week. We've got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a 20-second period, pumping a strong 1405 energy. The wind is glassy, absolute perfection. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is a touch over 5ft, so it's not for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they're doing, this is a winner. The afternoon holds up well too, with the swell bumping up to 6ft and the wind staying clean cross-off. This is your best window.
Sunday, July 26th, sees the swell holding around 5ft, but the wind turns more cross-shore, introducing a bit of chop. It's still surfable, but it won't be as clean as Saturday. The energy stays strong (1486-1613).
Monday, July 27th, the swell starts to push up, but the wind gets stronger and more cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. The energy is very strong (2569-3259), but it's a bit of a battle. The afternoon sees a 7ft swell from the SSE (14 seconds), which is a bit of a shift.
Tuesday, July 28th, the swell gets proper size, hitting 8ft from the S and SSE. This is expert territory now. The energy is massive (4067-3652), but the wind is mostly cross to cross-on, making it choppy. This is getting big and messy.
Wednesday, July 29th, through Thursday, July 30th, sees the swell peak. We're talking 10ft to 12ft of SSW swell, with energy readings over 4000. The wind is favorable, but the swell is way too big for The Rock-Costa Azul. This is a pass for paddle surfing. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional paddle session.
By Friday, July 31st, the swell drops back to a more manageable 6ft from the SW, with clean cross-off winds. It's a good session for experienced surfers, but the energy has dropped to 1243. Saturday, August 1st, continues the trend with smaller 4ft swell and clean conditions, but the energy is getting low.
After that, from Sunday, August 2nd, through to Thursday, August 6th, we hit a flat spell. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak (under 400), and conditions are poor. There's a good 6-day gap with no real recommendations.
The final week from Friday, August 7th, through Saturday, August 8th, shows a slight uptick. A very small (1ft) but long-period 18 to 19-second SSW groundswell shows up. The wind is glassy on Friday afternoon, but the energy is still very weak (255). The energy gets a tiny bit better on Saturday (577), but it's still marginal. Not much to get excited about.
So, the standout is clearly Saturday, July 25th, morning. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
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368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 1422 | 1793 | 2468 | 2380 | 1410 | 2431 | 5258 | 4704 | 4183 | 3324 | 1693 | 930 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:28AM1.08m | 5:02PM1.42m | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | 8:23AM1.17m | 6:35PM1.57m | 8:39AM1.21m | 7:12PM1.64m | 8:58AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.69m | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM1.06m | 1:01AM0.35m | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | 12:39PM0.95m | 1:57AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.88m | 2:24AM0.13m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:49AM0.11m | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 36 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
67 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 947 | 1793 | 2468 | 2380 | 1389 | 2431 | 5258 | 4704 | 4183 | 3324 | 1693 | 930 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | W 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
368 | 82 | 71 | 41 | 39 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 347 | 1422 | 1526 | 1696 | 919 | 1410 | 1393 | — | — | 228 | 361 | 577 | 447 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 7 | SE 9 | SSE 14 | S 15 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 18 | W 8 | — | — | — | S 13 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 11 |
83 | 98 | 45 | 56 | 51 | 48 | 16 | 21 | 285 | 459 | 10 | 14 | 329 | 5 | — | — | — | 32 | 11 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
22 | 90 | 66 | 41 | 53 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 455 | 13 | 0 | 426 | 48 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 48 | 60 | 455 | 0 | 34 | 455 | 0 |
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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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