Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 881 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the imperial take.
The water is a balmy 88°F – that’s about 5°F warmer than the long-term average, so it’s like a hot tub out there. The overall pattern is a slow drop in a moderate, long-period SSW groundswell, with a few windows of absolute glass that are the real deal.
The session to circle in red is Sunday morning, September 6th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell coming in with a 15-second period, and the wind is dead glass – absolutely flat. The combined energy is 1111 (moderate to strong), and that swell is hitting from the spot’s ideal direction. Zippers-Costa Azul is a beach and reef setup, so that long period is going to give you some beautiful, lined-up waves on the reef. For experienced surfers, this is the best on offer.
The next morning, Monday, September 7th, the swell is 4ft, but the wind is onshore from the SSE at 3 mph, and conditions are unknown – not the same magic. The surf then drops off through the week, with swell falling under 3ft and periods shortening. The energy drops into the hundreds (507 on Tuesday morning), and the wind turns cross or onshore, so it’s a bit of a flat spell.
Wednesday, September 9th afternoon is a sneaky one. Only 4ft from the SW, but the period is 17 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – zero knots. The energy is 908 (moderate), so it’s clean and fun, just not as big.
There’s a gap of a few days with weaker surf, then Wednesday, September 16th looks good. Both morning and afternoon have 3ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and glassy conditions with zero wind. Energy is 501 and 555 (moderate). That’s a long-range potential, so watch the forecast.
Sunday, September 20th morning is another one to keep in mind: 3ft SW swell, 19-second period, clean offshore cross-off wind from the WSW at 6 mph, and energy of 932 (moderate). That’s a long, clean groundswell that will be best on the reef sections of Zippers.
So, bottom line: this Sunday morning is the standout. The long period groundswells are best for the reef and point setups. The water is warm, and crowds are often here, so get your timing right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 1040 | 840 | 742 | 656 | 602 | 494 | 452 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 214 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 612 | 489 | 412 | 407 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | 7:29AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.56m | 8:09PM1.72m | 8:42AM1.62m | 8:44PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.20m | 2:41PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 2 | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 520 | 582 | 452 | 444 | 392 | 270 | 320 | 255 | 264 | 164 | 158 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 739 | 729 | 612 | 489 | 412 | 407 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | S 8 | S 8 | W 8 | S 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 1040 | 840 | 742 | 656 | 602 | 494 | 452 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 186 | 109 | 80 | 64 | 57 | 52 | 79 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SSE 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 95 | 88 | 82 | 154 | 148 | 214 | 131 | 47 | 55 | 38 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 8 | 16 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 102 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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