
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 722 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a slow burner on our hands for the next couple of weeks. The first real surf worth paddling out for kicks off on Thursday, July 30th. The swell is moderate and the water is a bloody warm 86°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – you’ll be in boardies for sure.
The pick of the early action is The Rock-Costa Azul on Thursday afternoon. We’re looking at a clean 4ft SSW swell with a solid 14-second period, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW. It’s going to be glassy and workable. The combined energy is moderate (716), so there’s enough push to get into some decent lines. This is a consistent reef break, but it’s an advanced wave, and crowds are often here, so you’ll have company. Don’t expect a big session, but it’s the best you’ll see for a few days.
Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are pretty ordinary. The swell drops to 3ft or less, winds are mostly onshore or cross-off, and the scores are grim. It’s a bit of a write-off. Sunday the 2nd has a brief moment Sunday afternoon with a 2ft SW swell and offshore WNW wind at 15 mph, but it’s small and weak (236 energy). Not worth rushing for.
From Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th, the swell stays tiny – under 2ft – and the energy is weak (values between 129 and 323). The wind is messy for most of it. There’s a decent pulse on Thursday afternoon, August 6th, with a 2ft SSW swell but a very long 18-second period. That’s a groundswell, and it’s best suited to a reef like this one, but the size is too small to get excited about. The water temp anomaly isn’t given for the later days, but that initial warmth is a memory.
The standout window is the second week. From Friday the 7th of August, the swell picks up and holds. Friday morning shows a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, pumped up to moderate energy (618). The wind is a light cross-onshore, but it’s still rideable. The real gem is on Tuesday, August 11th, afternoon. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with an 18-second period, cross-off WSW wind at 9 mph, and very good conditions. The combined energy is strong (848). For a reef break, that long period means long, lined-up waves – perfect for the advanced crew. Crowds are often, but it’s worth it.
Then Wednesday, August 12th, afternoon is another cracker. Same 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, light cross-off from the W, and very good conditions. Energy is 740. And Thursday morning, August 13th, is glassy with a 4ft SW swell and 16-second period – that’s a rare treat. For a couple of days there, it’s the best run of the whole forecast.
After that, from Friday the 14th, it fades back to smaller, weaker surf. The 16-day window has a gap of poor surf from the 3rd to the 6th, then a solid week of action from the 7th to the 13th, with the 11th, 12th, and 13th being the true standouts. Keep your eyes on the long-range – it’s promising.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 10 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
722 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 396 | 321 | 155 | 152 | 101 | 195 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 90 | 69 | 54 | 103 | 99 | 102 | 144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | 10:00AM1.37m | 9:18PM1.64m | 10:22AM1.41m | 9:51PM1.54m | 10:45AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.48m | 11:08PM1.23m | 11:43AM1.49m | 00:06AM1.05m | 12:27PM1.49m | 2:20AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:58AM0.23m | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:20AM0.33m | 4:36PM0.62m | 4:42AM0.45m | 5:24PM0.62m | 5:03AM0.58m | 6:29PM0.64m | 5:22AM0.71m | 8:11PM0.62m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 13 |
722 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 396 | 321 | 155 | 152 | 101 | 195 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 51 | 69 | 50 | 103 | 39 | 37 | 144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 |
184 | 123 | 79 | 52 | 45 | 23 | 102 | 127 | 40 | 35 | 65 | 55 | 38 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 99 | 102 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 |
6 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 91 | 49 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 90 | 57 | 54 | 31 | 19 | 33 | 97 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 3 | WSW 8 | W 10 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 6 | — | WSW 6 | WNW 9 |
20 | 8 | 14 | — | 8 | 5 | 44 | 148 | 10 | 11 | 35 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 |
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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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