Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 6,533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the local stretch. The Rock-Costa Azul is your only play in the 16-day window, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The start of the outlook is quiet, with no real surf to speak of until Monday afternoon, the 13th of July. That’s a couple of days of nothin’ much, so sit tight.
Monday afternoon rolls in with some promise. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-off from the SW. The combined energy is moderate at 506, and it’s shaping up to be very good conditions. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. This is a solid, smaller session for the experienced crew.
Tuesday afternoon, the 14th, brings another bright spot. Swell drops to 2ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 18 seconds from the SW, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is still moderate at 533. That long period means the waves will have some punch and shape, but on a reef setup like this, it’s a good match. Clean conditions are a major win.
Now, I’ve got to call out one true standout. Saturday the 25th of July is the pick of the lot. The swell is 4ft from the SSW with a very long period of 20 seconds, and the wind is glassy in the morning—light from the NNW. The combined energy is strong at 2614. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with the waves holding their shape and the surface like glass. The afternoon cleans up too, with a 5ft swell from the SW and a light cross-off breeze. Crowds are a factor here—they’re often around, so expect company.
Be aware that Thursday the 16th sees a big jump in swell, hitting 10ft from the S in the afternoon. That’s expert territory, and the wind is cross-on, making it a bit messy. It’s a pass for most. The week after that has some smaller, more marginal windows, but nothing to write home about. The 27th of July is a write-off with a severe gale from the SSE and total blowout.
So, in short: Monday the 13th afternoon, Tuesday the 14th afternoon, and the big one on Saturday the 25th. Everything else is a wait-and-see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 342 | 421 | 465 | 325 | 342 | 277 | 249 | 319 | 316 | 131 | 213 | 297 | 1137 | 2084 | 3268 | 6120 | 2894 | 1107 | 471 | 239 | 208 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:16AM1.24m | 6:44PM1.84m | 8:54AM1.29m | 7:33PM1.89m | 9:30AM1.32m | 8:20PM1.88m | 10:04AM1.34m | 9:04PM1.81m | 10:38AM1.36m | 9:47PM1.69m | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.00m | 12:37PM0.90m | 2:10AM-0.09m | 1:28PM0.84m | 2:51AM-0.11m | 2:15PM0.78m | 3:31AM-0.06m | 3:00PM0.74m | 4:07AM0.04m | 3:46PM0.73m | 4:40AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 342 | 421 | 465 | 325 | 342 | 277 | 249 | 195 | 189 | 131 | 213 | 297 | 1137 | 2084 | 3268 | 6120 | 2894 | 1107 | 471 | 239 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 198 | 72 | 72 | 52 | 17 | 184 | 45 | 319 | 316 | 32 | 208 | 208 | 206 | 57 | 177 | 17 | 432 | 548 | 332 | 158 | 109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | WNW 4 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 20 | S 14 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 55 | 5 | 71 | 79 | 47 | 45 | 96 | 30 | 28 | 111 | 83 | 82 | 69 | 21 | 56 | 40 | 104 | 166 | 366 | 208 | 208 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | — | 4 | 21 | 35 | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 455 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 0 | 0 | 138 | 48 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 322 | 2 | 10 | 138 | 501 |
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