
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 732 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the Costa Azul stretch, and we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ our way.
We’re kickin’ things off on Thursday the 30th of July at Zippers-Costa Azul. It's a beach and reef setup that can handle a south swell. Thursday morning you’ll see chest-to-head high sets around 4ft from the SSW, with a long, clean 14-second period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 906. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s a bit lumpy, but the afternoon cleans right up as it goes cross-off from the west. A solid after-work session.
Friday the 31st sees the swell dip a bit to 3ft to 4ft and the period drops to 13 seconds. Morning winds are onshore from the SE, so the surf’s a bit messy. The afternoon cleans up with a stronger westerly cross-off, but the wave quality is still just ordinary, with combined energy dropping to 467. It’s not the best day.
The weekend takes a nosedive. Saturday the 1st of August is tiny, with 2ft SSW swell, and the energy is weak. The morning has a cross-shore wind chop, and the afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms and strong westerly winds. Not one for the board. Sunday the 2nd is smaller still, with 2ft swell. The morning glass-off is a tease—it’ll be smooth as a lake, but there’s just not enough water moving.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are flat, with waves barely hitting 2ft. The energy is weak—under 160. You’d be better off waxing your board for another day.
Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th remain small, but Thursday the 6th morning gets interesting. A glassy dawn with 2ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 321. It’s a tiny window for a longboard or a funboard if you’re keen.
Now, here’s the real standout—Friday the 7th of August. The swell builds to 3ft from the SSW, and the period stretches to a beautiful 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with serious push. The afternoon is clean with a cross-off from the WSW, and the combined energy hits a strong 702. This is the best day of the first week. The long period means you’ll get some proper walls at the reef, with good gaps between sets for paddling out.
Saturday the 8th morning is a glassy dream. 4ft SSW swell coming in at 16 seconds, combined energy at 637. Light offshores and a clean face. Another top session for the experienced crew. Sunday the 9th drops off a cliff with onshore winds and poor conditions.
In the second week (after the 9th), we see a few flickers of life. Monday the 10th brings a very long-period 20-second swell, but it’s from the SW and the combined energy is 840. The problem is it’s onshore in the morning and choppy in the afternoon. Tuesday the 11th is similar—good energy (881) but onshore mornings and only a decent afternoon session with a cross-off. Wednesday the 12th afternoon is the hidden gem in the second week: glassy conditions, 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and combined energy at 714. That’s a clean, punchy wave. Thursday the 13th is more of the same but not quite as clean.
Overall, the first standouts are Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th. Big, clean groundswell with good period and light winds. The second week has a glassy window on Wednesday the 12th afternoon, but it’s less certain this far out. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller days (under 5ft) like Sunday the 2nd morning, even if it’s tiny.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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845 | 722 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 396 | 321 | 155 | 152 | 137 | 96 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 90 | 69 | 54 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:11AM1.48m | 11:08PM1.23m | 11:43AM1.49m | 00:06AM1.05m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:24PM0.62m | 5:03AM0.58m | 6:29PM0.64m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 14 |
845 | 722 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 396 | 321 | 155 | 152 | 137 | 96 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 51 | 69 | 25 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SSE 9 |
373 | 184 | 123 | 77 | 52 | 45 | 24 | 102 | 127 | 92 | 87 | 66 | 57 | 38 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 50 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | WNW 4 | SSE 9 | S 11 | WNW 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | WSW 8 | WSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 |
16 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 55 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 90 | 57 | 54 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 8 | W 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | WSW 7 | SW 3 | W 6 |
28 | 22 | 9 | 13 | — | 8 | 5 | 2 | 80 | 119 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 455 | 0 | 426 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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