The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's how the next couple of weeks are shaping up for your local waves.

Alright, we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way at The Rock-Costa Azul. The water is sitting at a very toasty 85°F , which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – that's over 5°F above average, so you can definitely leave the steamer at home.

The first proper standout I see is the Monday afternoon, July 13th. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the SSW, with a long-period 13 sec groundswell. It's not big, but the wind is a glassy cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The wave energy is moderate at 523, so you'll get some nice, lined-up walls. This is a reef break that handles that long-period swell well, and it's rated as "advanced," so expect some decent shape. Crowds are "often" here, so don't expect to have it all to yourself. This is the pick of the first week for a clean, smaller session.

Then things start to get a bit wild. We skip ahead to Thursday, July 16th. A bigger pulse moves in – 7ft from the SSE on Thursday morning, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the S at 12 mph, which will chop things up (energy reading 1586). That's too big for beginners, and with the onshore wind, it'll be a battle.

Friday, July 17th, is a write-off. We've got a tropical storm risk with strong onshore winds (28 mph from the ESE) and a messy 8ft swell. It's just not worth paddling out for paddle surfing – this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.

Saturday, July 18th, is a massive, expert-only day. The swell is predicted to be a whopping 13ft from the SSW (energy at a huge 6840). It's simply too big for this break, as noted. Don't even think about it unless you're a pro, and even then, be very careful.

The next best chance rolls around on Monday afternoon, July 20th. We see 6ft from the SSE with clean, light cross-offshore winds from the WSW (energy 1822). The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a solid, powerful swell with decent shape, making it a standout for the second week. Still big at 6ft, so it's not a beginner wave.

After that, Tuesday, July 21st gets messy again, and Wednesday, July 22nd is another giant swell event – a massive 34ft from the SE with a staggering energy of 44303, but it's onshore and completely out of control. Forget it.

The outlook peters out with a choppy 6ft on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd from the W before fading.

So, to sum it up: the clear standout for clean, lined-up conditions is Monday afternoon, July 13th. For the bigger, more powerful swell later on, keep an eye on Monday afternoon, July 20th – that's the one for experienced surfers who want some juice.

Rusty.

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