Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
30.9°C
2.7° 

Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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 coming up for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the short-term ain’t looking too flash. Tuesday and Wednesday (September 8th and 9th) are a write-off—small, messy swell in the 2 to 4 ft range from the SSW/SW, with cross-onshore winds making things choppy and bumpy. Not worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate (462 to 545), so you’re not missing much.

But here’s the good news: things start to clean up nicely from Thursday, September 10th. Thursday morning brings glassy conditions with a 4 ft SSW swell (period 16 seconds) and the combined energy building to 805 (moderate). That’s clean, lined-up surf and the wind is dead calm. That’s a solid morning session. Thursday afternoon stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. Friday, September 11th, keeps the run going: offshore NW wind in the morning, 4 ft SW swell, period 15 seconds, and clean conditions. By Friday afternoon it’s glassy. Saturday morning (September 12th) is also glassy, with 3 ft SW swell. These are all good, fun waves for an intermediate surfer.

The standout window, though, is the long-range. From Thursday, September 17th afternoon through to Tuesday, September 22nd, it’s a solid run of quality. Thursday afternoon (17th) is glassy, 3 ft SSW swell, with the combined energy at 717 (moderate). Friday, September 18th, is glassy in the morning with a 3 ft SW swell but a long period of 19 seconds—that’s proper groundswell, and it’ll wrap in nicely at this beach-and-reef setup. The combined energy is 712 (moderate). Saturday, September 19th, is glassy all day, with the swell building to 3 ft SW by the afternoon and the combined energy jumping to 792 (moderate). Sunday, September 20th, is the absolute standout: glassy calm in the morning, 3 ft SW swell, then by the afternoon it’s a clean offshore NW breeze, 4 ft SW swell, and the combined energy hits 1190 (strong). That’s a proper session waiting to happen—excellent conditions for an experienced surfer. Monday and Tuesday (21st and 22nd) keep the good times rolling with clean, glassy or offshore winds and consistent 4 ft SW swell.

A couple of things to note: the water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The optimum swell direction here is from the south, and the forecast keeps feeding in consistent SW/SSW groundswell, so the direction is spot on. Crowds are described as “often” at Zippers, so expect company, especially on those cleaner days.

Overall, don’t waste your time on the first few days. The real action kicks off from Thursday the 10th, but the best of the best is the run from Thursday the 17th through to Tuesday the 22nd. That Sunday the 20th afternoon is the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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13
0.8
SSW
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SSW
13
0.9
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16
0.9
SW
17
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16
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
195
214
381
410
687
854
739
729
605
489
412
362
293
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138
175
207
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSE
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
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5
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15
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10
WSW
10
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15
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10
WNW
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High Tide
7:43AM1.39m
6:51PM1.70m
8:01AM1.48m
7:32PM1.74m
8:21AM1.56m
8:09PM1.72m
8:42AM1.62m
8:44PM1.65m
9:02AM1.66m
9:18PM1.54m
9:22AM1.67m
9:49PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
3:13PM0.32m
3:11AM0.43m
3:45PM0.33m
3:26AM0.55m
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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.

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