
Surf Forecasts:
The Rock-Costa Azul surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Rock-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at The Rock-Costa Azul. This is a reef break, exposed to the south, and it's a consistent wave that needs a bit of respect. The week kicks off proper with a good-sized, long-period SSW groundswell packing some serious energy. This is advanced territory, no place for the faint of heart.
The real standout is Tuesday the 28th. We’re looking at a strong 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is cranked up at 3422 (very strong wave energy). The morning starts with a light cross-shore, but the afternoon cleans right up with a moderate offshore breeze from the west. That’s the window to be in the water. The swell is pushing 7ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. The reef will handle that long period well, setting up some serious lines.
Wednesday the 29th is another top-notch day. The swell is still a meaty 6ft, period still a long 16 seconds, and the energy is still strong (1834). The morning is golden with glassy conditions and a slight offshore breeze. That’s a clean, powerful wave for the crew that knows the lineup. It’s still over 5ft, so keep it for the experienced.
By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to 4ft, but it’s still clean and the period is a solid 14 seconds. The energy is still moderate (1153). The wind is light and cross-off, making for a fun, manageable day for stronger intermediates.
The surf fades out from Friday the 31st and through the weekend. Swell drops below 3ft, periods shorten, and the wind gets messy. The energy drops below 600 (weak to moderate). There’s a gap of a few days here where it’s pretty ordinary.
Looking ahead to the second week, there’s a flicker of life. The morning of Saturday the 8th of August brings a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and light cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate (632). It’s a promising signal but a long way off, so keep an eye on it.
But the real eye-catcher in the long range is the Wednesday morning of the 12th of August. The forecast shows a 3ft SSW swell, a 17-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is back up to 1033 (moderate wave energy). That combination of clean, glassy conditions on a long-period groundswell at this reef is a mouth-watering prospect. It’s a long way out, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so your usual spring suit will do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
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5625 | 2182 | 1953 | 1671 | 1379 | 1125 | 845 | 732 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 390 | 265 | 181 | 154 | 101 | 195 | 140 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off |
High Tide | 8:58AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.69m | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | 10:00AM1.37m | 9:18PM1.64m | 10:22AM1.41m | 9:51PM1.54m | 10:45AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:24AM0.13m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:49AM0.11m | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:58AM0.23m | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:20AM0.33m | 4:36PM0.62m | 4:42AM0.45m | ||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
5625 | 2182 | 1248 | 1671 | 1379 | 1125 | 845 | 732 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 390 | 265 | 181 | 152 | 101 | 195 | 140 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
2431 | 1240 | 1953 | 674 | 414 | 324 | 428 | 421 | 365 | 238 | 190 | 173 | 123 | 80 | 127 | 57 | 34 | 44 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | S 12 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | WNW 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 |
— | — | 14 | 12 | 41 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 106 | 6 | 91 | 49 | 13 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 10 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 |
— | — | 9 | 8 | 7 | 44 | 42 | 21 | 8 | 15 | — | 13 | 6 | 1 | 154 | 15 | 12 | 27 | 28 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 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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