
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zippers-Costa Azul this week:
The surf forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for us. The next couple of days are going to be a messy affair, but we’ve got a few windows of clean, lined-up swell later on that are worth waiting for.
We’re starting off with a big pulse of energy, but it comes with a side of strong, onshore wind. Wednesday afternoon you’re looking at a solid 10ft south swell with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 3149. That’s a lot of water moving, but with a 12 mph ESE wind blowing right onto it, it’s going to be chopped up and hard to manage. The water is sitting at 88°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit. Thursday is a write-off with strong SE winds and poor conditions, so don’t bother.
Friday and Saturday morning are still marginal – the wind stays cross-onshore, and the swell drops from 8ft down to 5ft. The real turn comes Saturday afternoon. That’s when the wind swings to a light WNW cross-offshore breeze, and the swell cleans right up. You’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSW with a lovely long 15-second period, and the energy has dropped to a much more manageable 1331. It’s going to be clean and lined-up at Zippers-Costa Azul. This is the standout of the first week for experienced surfers. For the rest of the weekend, Sunday afternoon sees clean 5ft WSW groundswell with a gentle offshore from the NW, and the energy at 1121. It’s a close second.
After that, the surf settles into a long, fun run of clean, smaller waves through the whole second week. From Monday the 7th through to Thursday the 17th, we’ve got a string of days with glassy or offshore wind conditions. The swell drops steadily from 5ft down to around 2ft, but the period stays long – often between 14 and 21 seconds – keeping the shape good for the point and reef setup here. The 17th of September is a proper dark horse: you’ve got a 2ft southwest swell with a 21-second period and glassy conditions. The energy jumps to 832, and it’s labelled as very good surf conditions. That’s a long-period gem for those who know how to read a point break.
The big takeaway: don’t fight the wind early. Save your energy for Saturday afternoon through Sunday, and then keep your eyes on the second week, especially the morning of the 17th. The crowds here can get heavy, so pick your moment.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | 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) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 16 |
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2653 | 2499 | 1800 | 1512 | 1614 | 1413 | 1092 | 945 | 1040 | 683 | 734 | 646 | 595 | 521 | 455 | 358 | 273 | 303 | 245 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:58PM0.96m | 11:27AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.43m | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | 7:29AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.50m | 4:15AM0.78m | 7:52PM0.57m | 10:45PM0.47m | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
2653 | 2499 | 1800 | 1512 | 1614 | 1413 | 1092 | 901 | 625 | 494 | 734 | 646 | 595 | 521 | 455 | 358 | 247 | 303 | 245 | 187 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
390 | 326 | 553 | 986 | 930 | 1031 | 945 | 945 | 1040 | 683 | 647 | 610 | 515 | 459 | 378 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 145 | 381 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SW 13 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 8 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
106 | 241 | 104 | 87 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 158 | 154 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 58 | 88 | 20 | 154 | 17 | 214 | 198 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 11 | — | 77 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 455 | 50 | 426 | 455 | 2 | 426 | 68 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Zippers-Costa Azul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zippers-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 Zippers-Costa Azul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zippers-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 (Zippers-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 Zippers-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.
Zippers-Costa Azul is 14 km (9 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.










