Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple weeks at the beach.
The overall pattern starts off with some decent, but not epic, south swells before we hit a bit of a lull mid-period, then the end of the run shapes up to be a proper standout.
We’re looking at Zippers-Costa Azul the whole time. Right off the bat, on Thursday the 13th, we get a clean 3ft SW swell with 15-second period pushing through. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, keeping it tidy, and the water is sitting at a balmy 87° which is *much* warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a tropical bath out there. The combined energy is moderate (740), so it's not a beast, but it’s a nice, clean warm-up session.
Friday the 14th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is a bit questionable with onshore wind, but come Friday afternoon, we get a jump to 5ft of SW swell, period stretching to 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1225 (strong). Pair that with cross-offshore wind, and conditions will be excellent for anyone who knows what they’re doing. This is a solid window.
Saturday the 15th holds similar size, around 4ft, still a long 16-second period from the SSW. The morning has onshore wind making it a bit fat, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with cross-offshore wind and clean waves.
From Sunday the 16th through the middle of the following week, the swell drops off a bit, hovering around 3ft to 4ft. The energy dips back down to moderate, with a lot of marginal tide and wind combos. There are still a few clean windows, like Tuesday the 19th afternoon with a 12 mph cross-offshore wind cleaning up the 3ft swell, but it’s not firing hard. It’s just okay.
Then we hit a bit of a flat spot. From Friday the 21st, things get poor. The swell drops to 2ft, the combined energy plummets, and the wind turns messy. This lull stretches for a few days, nothing worth paddling out for until the next weekend.
Saturday the 22nd afternoon shows a little pulse of life – 3ft SSW, 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind and clean. That’s a hint of what’s coming.
The true standout? You are waiting for Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th. This is the call of the period.
On Monday the 24th, we’ve got a 7ft S swell, 13-second period. Combined energy is 1632 – that’s strong. The kicker? Glassy conditions in the morning. This is big, clean, and powerful. It’s over 5ft, so beginners beware, but for the experienced crew, this is going to be a proper session. Tuesday the 25th is even cleaner. The wind is dead calm, glassy all day, with another 6ft to 7ft swell from the SSE. The energy is still raging (1287-1431). The sets will be long and lined up – this is the kind of day where you don't want to be late to the water.
After that, things drop off quickly. Wednesday the 26th morning is still rideable at 6ft, but by the afternoon and into the 27th and 28th, the wind swings onshore and howls. Thursday the 27th has near-gale winds (34-37 mph) from the east, and Friday the 28th is all onshore and strong, with combined energy still high, but it’s going to be a complete blown-out mess. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: enjoy the clean, moderate groundswell on the 14th and 15th, be patient through the flat middle, and mark your calendar for the 24th and 25th – that’s the real deal.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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408 | 547 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 674 | 229 | 437 | 461 | 512 | 325 | 321 | 316 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:57PM1.76m | 9:52AM1.51m | 9:34PM1.63m | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:00AM1.50m | 11:16PM1.10m | 11:22AM1.46m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:45AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.14m | 3:34PM0.52m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:12PM0.52m | 4:16AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.55m | 4:29AM0.57m | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:17AM0.78m | 8:35PM0.73m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
309 | 418 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 674 | 229 | 437 | 461 | 512 | 325 | 321 | 316 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSE 10 | W 5 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 7 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | WNW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 |
408 | 547 | 35 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 190 | 25 | 15 | 59 | 56 | 60 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WNW 5 | SE 8 | NW 13 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | W 6 | W 6 | S 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | WNW 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | SSW 20 |
51 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 26 | 15 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 4 |
13 | — | 7 | 16 | — | 15 | 21 | — | 30 | 32 | — | 23 | 28 | — | — | 27 | — | 3 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 455 | 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.
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