The Rock-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, checking in on the swell situation for the Costa Azul region. Let's get straight into it.

We've got a solid run of surf coming up, starting from Friday, July 24th. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we're building towards a real standout session on Saturday, July 25th. The Rock-Costa Azul is the only spot on the menu, so this is where we're looking.

The water is absolutely roasting at 86°F, which is a massive 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year. It's seriously unusual.

Friday morning, July 24th, kicks things off small. We're looking at a 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 24-second period. The energy is weak (518), and with a cross-on breeze, it's not going to be anything special. The afternoon picks up a bit, with the swell climbing to 4ft from the SW and a 21-second period, energy jumping to a moderate 1223. The wind swings cross-off, cleaning it up nicely, but it's still a bit marginal.

Now, Saturday, July 25th, is the real deal. The morning is looking like the pick of the week. We've got a 4ft SSW groundswell with a 20-second period, pumping a strong 1405 energy. The wind is glassy, absolute perfection. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is a touch over 5ft, so it's not for beginners, but for anyone who knows what they're doing, this is a winner. The afternoon holds up well too, with the swell bumping up to 6ft and the wind staying clean cross-off. This is your best window.

Sunday, July 26th, sees the swell holding around 5ft, but the wind turns more cross-shore, introducing a bit of chop. It's still surfable, but it won't be as clean as Saturday. The energy stays strong (1486-1613).

Monday, July 27th, the swell starts to push up, but the wind gets stronger and more cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. The energy is very strong (2569-3259), but it's a bit of a battle. The afternoon sees a 7ft swell from the SSE (14 seconds), which is a bit of a shift.

Tuesday, July 28th, the swell gets proper size, hitting 8ft from the S and SSE. This is expert territory now. The energy is massive (4067-3652), but the wind is mostly cross to cross-on, making it choppy. This is getting big and messy.

Wednesday, July 29th, through Thursday, July 30th, sees the swell peak. We're talking 10ft to 12ft of SSW swell, with energy readings over 4000. The wind is favorable, but the swell is way too big for The Rock-Costa Azul. This is a pass for paddle surfing. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than a traditional paddle session.

By Friday, July 31st, the swell drops back to a more manageable 6ft from the SW, with clean cross-off winds. It's a good session for experienced surfers, but the energy has dropped to 1243. Saturday, August 1st, continues the trend with smaller 4ft swell and clean conditions, but the energy is getting low.

After that, from Sunday, August 2nd, through to Thursday, August 6th, we hit a flat spell. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak (under 400), and conditions are poor. There's a good 6-day gap with no real recommendations.

The final week from Friday, August 7th, through Saturday, August 8th, shows a slight uptick. A very small (1ft) but long-period 18 to 19-second SSW groundswell shows up. The wind is glassy on Friday afternoon, but the energy is still very weak (255). The energy gets a tiny bit better on Saturday (577), but it's still marginal. Not much to get excited about.

So, the standout is clearly Saturday, July 25th, morning. Get on it.

Rusty.

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