
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy 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★+): Monday 10 Aug, 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| 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 take a look at what Zippers-Costa Azul has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a window of small but clean surf kicking off Thursday morning, August 13th. The swell is coming in at 3 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The real treat here is the wind: glassy, absolutely no breeze. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined swell energy is moderate (442), and it’s setting up for clean, glassy conditions. That Thursday morning session is the standout for the whole period – it’s not big, but it’s beautiful. The afternoon holds even better with a touch more energy (696) and still glassy, making it a close second. Zippers is a consistent beach-and-reef setup, so you can expect a few others in the water – crowds are “often” here, so don’t expect solitude.
The run continues into Friday, August 14th, but the morning is a write-off with a cross-onshore breeze from the ESE making things choppy. The afternoon picks up a bit: the swell bumps to 5 ft from the SW, and the energy jumps to strong (1235), but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s marginal. It’s a bit of a tease.
Saturday, August 15th, has a similar story. Morning is onshore, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The swell drops slightly to 4 ft from the SSW, but the energy is still strong (851) and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” That Saturday afternoon is another solid option.
Sunday, August 16th, is a rinse and repeat: onshore morning, then a clean afternoon with a risk of thunderstorms. The swell is 4 ft from the SSW. It’s doable, but nothing special.
We hit a bit of a lull from Monday, August 17th, through Wednesday, August 19th. The swell stays around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is iffy, and Wednesday morning is rated as poor conditions. You’d be better off waiting.
Thursday, August 20th, brings a spike in size – 7 ft from the SSW, but with a short period of just 7 seconds. That’s junky, windswell energy. It’s getting up there in size for a beginner, but the quality is poor. The afternoon drops back to 3 ft.
The final week is a slow fade. The swell drops to 2 ft–3 ft, and the best option is the Tuesday morning of August 25th. That’s over a week away, but it’s a promising long-range call: 3 ft from the SW with a very long period of 22 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, and very good surf conditions predicted. The energy is moderate (965). It’s a long way out, so keep your hopes flexible, but that one has potential.
Overall, the first half of the run is your best bet. Thursday, August 13th, is the real gem. The second half is mostly small and wind-suspect, with that one promising Tuesday morning late in the month.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 251 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 381 | 371 | 362 | 459 | 358 | 344 | 408 | 547 | 1179 | 1044 | 945 | 822 | 576 | 489 | 482 | 476 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:12AM1.29m | 6:48PM1.78m | 8:36AM1.36m | 7:35PM1.84m | 9:02AM1.42m | 8:17PM1.83m | 9:27AM1.48m | 8:57PM1.76m | 9:52AM1.51m | 9:34PM1.63m | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:51PM0.86m | 2:01AM-0.04m | 1:35PM0.74m | 2:35AM-0.04m | 2:16PM0.64m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:56PM0.56m | 3:33AM0.14m | 3:34PM0.52m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:12PM0.52m | 4:16AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.55m | 4:29AM0.57m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
273 | 227 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 381 | 371 | 362 | 459 | 358 | 344 | 372 | 418 | 1179 | 1044 | 945 | 822 | 576 | 489 | 482 | 476 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 5 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 5 | S 10 | WNW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
62 | 70 | 50 | 136 | 138 | 84 | 102 | 97 | 85 | 13 | 101 | 408 | 547 | 15 | 49 | 9 | 31 | 27 | 42 | 41 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | WNW 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 10 | WNW 5 | S 11 | NW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | WNW 5 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 |
253 | 251 | 166 | 30 | 44 | 67 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 36 | 253 | 51 | 22 | 35 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 28 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | SSW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 3 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 9 | 20 | — | 8 | 12 | — | — | 17 | — | 14 | 11 | 20 | 8 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 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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