
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 2nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright mate, Rusty here, talkin’ ‘bout The Rock-Costa Azul. This is a proper reef break that drinks up south swell, and it’s gonna be the main show for the next couple weeks. Water temp’s around 81°F right now, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year – we’re talkin’ about a 5°F anomaly, so it’s bathwater out there.
Thursday morning’s a bit of a dud – only 3ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period and a cross-on breeze, so it’s choppy and small. But Thursday afternoon? That’s the one. Glassy conditions, light 4ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy’s moderate at 693, and that clean surface is gonna give you some really long, peeling rides on the reef. This is the best window of the whole forecast. That long period at a reef is a match made in heaven.
Friday afternoon’s sweet too – clean cross-off wind, 3ft SSW swell, still got that groundswell energy. Saturday afternoon keeps it clean with a 3ft, 18-second swell and even more energy at 747.
Sunday morning’s a no-go – straight onshore wind kills it for a reef. Monday and Tuesday bring 4–5ft SSW swell with long periods, but the winds are cross or cross-off, so it’s a bit of a wrestle. Tuesday afternoon’s the pick of that bunch with 5ft swell – that’s expert territory – and a clean 12 mph cross-off, but the energy’s strong at 1518.
Then it all falls apart from July 13th. Onshore winds howlin’ to 19 mph, thunderstorms, rain – the swell drops to 2–2ft and the energy tanks into the 300s. Wednesday and Thursday afternoon have a tiny clean-up with 2ft SW swell, but it’s weak and small. Friday the 17th afternoon’s the last gasp: 2ft, 13-second S swell with a clean offshore breeze, but it’s barely worth wetting a wetsuit for.
Bottom line: Thursday and Friday afternoon of the first week are the standouts – don’t miss ‘em. The second week’s gonna be a long flat spell after the 12th. The Rock-Costa Azul is a consistent spot though, so the lull won’t last forever.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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382 | 612 | 596 | 437 | 437 | 431 | 286 | 480 | 399 | 838 | 635 | 627 | 596 | 596 | 917 | 1339 | 1471 | 1148 | 1068 | 915 | 1016 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.21m | 9:23PM1.61m | 11:08AM1.23m | 9:56PM1.53m | 11:39AM1.26m | 10:33PM1.41m | 12:14PM1.30m | 11:21PM1.27m | 12:55PM1.34m | 00:32AM1.11m | 1:45PM1.40m | 2:35AM0.99m | 2:45PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:19PM0.82m | 4:30AM0.25m | 3:58PM0.83m | 4:58AM0.32m | 4:45PM0.84m | 5:27AM0.42m | 5:45PM0.83m | 5:58AM0.53m | 7:06PM0.80m | 6:35AM0.66m | 8:55PM0.71m | 7:24AM0.79m | 10:35PM0.54m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
382 | 612 | 596 | 437 | 437 | 431 | 282 | 480 | 282 | 838 | 635 | 627 | 596 | 474 | 917 | 1339 | 1471 | 1148 | 1068 | 915 | 1016 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
81 | 81 | 47 | 65 | 64 | 253 | 286 | 195 | 399 | 47 | 47 | 52 | 596 | 596 | 334 | 55 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 46 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | S 10 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | WNW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 7 |
19 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 106 | 65 | 49 | 72 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 180 | 30 | 50 | 56 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — |
33 | — | 20 | — | 14 | 23 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 32 | — | 18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 317 | 0 | 8 | 70 | 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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