Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. Conditions are looking a bit mixed over the next couple of weeks, but there are some sweet windows to be had. The water is sitting at a very unusual 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. We're focusing on Zippers-Costa Azul, a beach and reef setup that can handle a nice S push.

The run starts off on Monday the 14th with a clean 2 ft swell from the SW. The period is a very long 18 seconds, so you're looking at some proper groundswell lines. The wind is a light cross-off breeze, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (406), but those long lines will set up nicely. The downside is crowds are often a factor here, so get out there early.

Tuesday the 15th is a bit of a write-off with poor conditions in the morning Tuesday the 15th - cross-on wind kills the shape. The afternoon picks up a little with a cross-shore wind and a bump to 3 ft, but it's marginal at best.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see the swell holding around 3 ft to 4 ft. The mornings have onshore wind but Thursday the 17th afternoon is a proper standout. The wind swings to a light cross-off, the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (711). It’s going to be very good.

Friday the 18th morning is another gem. Dropping slightly to 3 ft but with glassy conditions and a long 19-second period, it’s got that clean, organized feel that this place loves. The energy is still moderate (767).

There’s a bit of a flat spell from Saturday the 19th through Sunday the 20th. Swell hangs in the 3 ft to 3 ft range but the winds are a bit messy. Sunday the 20th afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms, but the cross-off wind and clean 3 ft SW swell could offer a sneaky session with moderate energy (690).

The best stretch looks like Monday the 21st afternoon through to Wednesday the 23rd. We’re seeing a consistent 4 ft swell from the SW with periods between 15 and 17 seconds. Winds are glassy or offshore through these sessions, with combined energy peaking at a moderate 942 on Monday the 21st morning. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon sees a nice offshore from the NNW, and Wednesday the 23rd is all glass. This is the pick of the forecast for consistency and quality.

Towards the tail end of the window, from Thursday the 24th to the 28th, the swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft. Winds are mostly offshore or glassy, making for clean but smaller surf. The combined energy fades from moderate (407) to weak (218) near the end. Still, for a smaller board, there are clean options right through. The 26th is a write-off with a near gale warning, so stay out of the water that day.

Overall, don't sleep on Thursday the 17th afternoon through Wednesday the 23rd. That’s the heart of the good stuff here at Zippers-Costa Azul.

Rusty.

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