
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Rock-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s get into it. The Rock-Costa Azul (Costa Azul) is a reef break that’s consistent and handles a south swell well, and it’s got some proper days coming up.
The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 5° above average, so you’re looking at a real warm bath.
The first real standout is Friday afternoon, July 3rd. It’s clear skies, a light cross-off SW breeze at 6 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell, giving good shaped waves and decent energy. The combined swell energy is moderate (607). Conditions will be clean, and the wind is just right for this break. This is a solid call for a Friday afternoon surf – not too big, clean, and should be fun.
Saturday the 4th is a split day. The morning is a bit of a wash with a light cross-on breeze and only 3 ft of swell, so it’s not great. But Saturday afternoon comes alive again with a 3 ft SSW swell, now at a very long 18 seconds, and that cross-off SW breeze at 6 mph. The energy is still moderate (771), and it will be clean again. That long period will make the waves peel nicely on this reef, but be aware it can make for longer lulls between sets. Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th are on the marginal side, with cross or cross-on breezes, and while there’s a solid pulse of energy (up to 1243 on Monday morning), the wind isn’t as good.
The next real standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SSW, 18 seconds, and a cross-off WSW breeze at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1518. This is a powerful, clean afternoon session, but that 5 ft is getting into the range where it’s more for the advanced crew. The wind is clean, the swell has punch – this is the best session of the first week.
After that, things get a bit more marginal through the middle of the month, with smaller swells and onshore influences. There’s a gap of a few days with no strong recommendations.
A notable shift happens toward Monday afternoon, July 13th. The swell drops to 2 ft, but it’s from the SSW at a very long 19 seconds, with a light cross-off breeze. Clean surf, but very small – a longboard or a funboard day.
Then, Friday, July 17th brings a solid pulse. The morning session shows a 6 ft SSE swell at 12 seconds, with a clean cross-off SW breeze at 6 mph. Energy is moderate (986). This is a good, clean winter swell but again, over 5 ft means the beginners should be cautious.
The big warning comes for Saturday, July 18th. The morning shows a huge 16 ft swell from the S at 14 seconds, with energy at a massive 9120. The wind is light and cross-off, but the swell is simply too big for this break. This is a big-wave situation only for the absolute experts, and even then, it may be more of a spectacle than a session. The afternoon is similar with 15 ft. This setup looks more interesting for tow-in or even kite surfing than standard paddle surfing.
So, overall, the best bets are Friday afternoon the 3rd, and Tuesday afternoon the 7th. Both offer clean, decent-sized, long-period groundswell with good wind for The Rock-Costa Azul.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
437 | 431 | 282 | 480 | 399 | 838 | 635 | 627 | 596 | 596 | 917 | 1339 | 1471 | 1148 | 1068 | 915 | 1016 | 870 | 644 | 619 | 610 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:56PM1.53m | 11:39AM1.26m | 10:33PM1.41m | 12:14PM1.30m | 11:21PM1.27m | 12:55PM1.34m | 00:32AM1.11m | 1:45PM1.40m | 2:35AM0.99m | 2:45PM1.46m | 5:04AM0.99m | 3:50PM1.55m | 6:39AM1.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.83m | 4:58AM0.32m | 4:45PM0.84m | 5:27AM0.42m | 5:45PM0.83m | 5:58AM0.53m | 7:06PM0.80m | 6:35AM0.66m | 8:55PM0.71m | 7:24AM0.79m | 10:35PM0.54m | 8:43AM0.90m | 11:43PM0.34m | 10:21AM0.96m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
437 | 431 | 282 | 480 | 282 | 838 | 635 | 627 | 596 | 480 | 917 | 1339 | 1471 | 1148 | 1068 | 915 | 1016 | 870 | 644 | 619 | 610 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
64 | 253 | 68 | 219 | 399 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 596 | 596 | 372 | 55 | 47 | 46 | 48 | 45 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 6 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSE 12 | WNW 7 |
106 | 65 | 132 | 72 | 54 | 11 | 181 | 260 | 51 | 50 | 56 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 7 | W 3 | W 7 | W 3 | W 3 | — | W 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | W 7 | — |
11 | 18 | — | 17 | 4 | — | 13 | 24 | — | 23 | 8 | 22 | 7 | 8 | — | 13 | 15 | — | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 507 | 0 | 426 | 312 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 316 |
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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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