
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up at The Rock-Costa Azul.
The whole period is looking pretty consistent, with a solid run of clean, rideable waves from a south-west groundswell. The water is sitting at 88° – that's much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.
We kick off on Monday, September 7th with a beauty. A 4ft SSW swell, with a long 14-second period, is met with glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is solidly in the moderate range (785). This is a proper reef break, and when it's clean like that, it's a standout session for experienced surfers. The afternoon shifts to a lighter 3ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze, but the quality holds. This is the best offer you'll get all week.
The rest of the first week keeps the momentum. Tuesday morning (Sept 8th) is a bit smaller at 3ft with a cross-on, but Tuesday afternoon cleans up again. Wednesday afternoon (Sept 9th) through to Friday morning (Sept 11th) serves up waist-to-chest high waves with mostly light winds, either glassy or clean. Friday morning in particular is a glassy 4ft SSW swell – very good. Crowds are likely at this spot, so get in early.
The second week starts to taper off a little in size. September 12th and 13th see smaller 2ft to 3ft swells, but with glassy, calm conditions, they'll be perfect for a longboard. You'll get clean fun waves. A bit later in the month, from around the 17th through the 22nd, we see another pulse of energy. The 18th of September offers a clean 3ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, combining for moderate energy (645) – excellent quality at this reef. The 20th and 21st also look very promising with glassy mornings and clean afternoons, with swell sizes bumping back up to 4ft.
Overall, the standout is the opening Monday, Sept 7th, for the combination of size, direction straight from the optimum S direction, and that morning glass. The whole first half of the period is a ripper, with a notable second window of quality around the 18th to 21st. This break is consistent and will deliver.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
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452 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 214 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 605 | 489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 186 | 180 | 138 | 175 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.56m | 8:09PM1.72m | 8:42AM1.62m | 8:44PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.66m | 9:18PM1.54m | 9:22AM1.67m | 9:49PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.31m | 3:13PM0.32m | 3:11AM0.43m | 3:45PM0.33m | 3:26AM0.55m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSE 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
245 | 200 | 190 | 117 | 106 | 79 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 605 | 489 | 412 | 362 | 293 | 186 | 180 | 33 | 175 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | W 5 | S 7 | S 8 | WNW 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
452 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 186 | 381 | 60 | 54 | 121 | 54 | 47 | 43 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 138 | 133 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 11 | W 8 | S 8 | W 11 | W 11 | S 8 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
88 | 22 | 154 | 150 | 214 | 76 | 53 | 50 | 48 | 32 | 23 | 10 | 28 | 22 | 9 | 21 | 11 | 26 | 125 | 20 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | W 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
— | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 30 | 20 | — | 14 | 48 | 58 | 29 | 37 | 64 | 25 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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