
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with 2,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SSE 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 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Rock-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
136 | 48 | 177 | 181 | 274 | 415 | 326 | 828 | 1144 | 907 | 671 | 368 | 739 | 539 | 811 | 649 | 1403 | 1708 | 1920 | 2003 | 1903 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 9:04PM1.81m | 10:38AM1.36m | 9:47PM1.69m | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:07AM0.04m | 3:46PM0.73m | 4:40AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | 5:32AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.77m | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | |||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | |
mm | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
136 | 48 | 50 | 162 | 274 | 415 | 326 | 828 | 1144 | 907 | 517 | 290 | 311 | 539 | 653 | 332 | 1403 | 1708 | 1920 | 2003 | 1903 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 4 | S 14 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 8 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
102 | 40 | 177 | 181 | 11 | 93 | 199 | 121 | 124 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 739 | 176 | 811 | 649 | 26 | 130 | 141 | 135 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSE 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 19 |
65 | 39 | 50 | 49 | 63 | 150 | 312 | 146 | 87 | 77 | 72 | 248 | 106 | 173 | 158 | 50 | 41 | 40 | 24 | 22 | 127 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 10 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | 3 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 17 | — | — | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 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.
The Rock-Costa Azul is 13 km (8 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











