Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
30.4° 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 11 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★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 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 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 11th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
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, Rusty here. Let's get into it for the Costa Azul area, specifically Zippers. The ocean’s got a bit of a pulse coming through, but it’s not gonna be firing every day, so we gotta pick our moments. The water’s sitting at 87°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.

We kick things off on Monday the 10th, but honestly, it’s a bit of a dud to start. The swell is tiny at 2 feet from the SSW with a long 19-second period, and the cross-shore wind is putting a slight chop on it. The combined swell energy is moderate (548), but it’s just not waving the white flag for a good paddle. You’d be scratching for scraps.

Tuesday morning the 11th sees a little bump to 3 feet, still a long period (18s) from the SSW, but the wind is onshore, making it messy. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 2 feet. Still not worth getting too excited about.

Now, Wednesday the 12th… that afternoon is a little moment of magic. We’ve got 3 feet of SSW swell at 16 seconds and the wind goes glassy, dead calm. That’s prime time for Zippers. The energy is moderate (469), but clean, glassy conditions on a consistent break like Zippers will turn that ankle-to-knee high into something you can actually have fun on. It’s for the intermediate crew, and the crowds are often there, so don't expect to have it to yourself.

Thursday the 13th afternoon is another clean window. Cross-offshore wind from the west, 3 feet at 15 seconds from the SW. The energy jumps to solid moderate (698), and the conditions look very good. This is a solid pick for the week.

Then we get to Friday the 14th afternoon. This is the standout of the whole run. The swell pumps up to 5 feet from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The combined energy hits a strong 1214. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Not for beginners—it’s over the 5-foot mark and will have some punch. But for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the session to circle on the calendar.

Saturday the 15th morning still has 5 feet from the SW, but with an onshore wind, it’s not as clean. The afternoon drops a touch to 4 feet, but the cross-offshore wind cleans it up again, making it another very good option.

Sunday the 16th is a bit of a mixed bag. Morning is marginal with onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy with 4 feet of SW swell at 14 seconds. Very clean, fun waves.

After that, from Monday the 17th through to the end of the run on August 25th, the swell hangs around the 2 feet to 4 feet range, but the consistency and wind alignment get fiddly. There are some clean moments—like Monday the 24th morning with glassy conditions and 2 feet of SW swell—but the energy is weak to moderate, and the windows are short. The second week is mostly marginal, with a few tidy afternoons if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Final call: Friday the 14th afternoon is your absolute best bet—biggest swell, cleanest wind, and strong energy. Wednesday the 12th afternoon and Sunday the 16th afternoon are the runners-up, especially if you want a glassy, mellow session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
251
321
547
316
381
447
362
459
358
344
408
547
1179
1044
1018
822
576
489
482
476
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
W
10
SE
15
WSW
10
NW
10
S
5
NW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
W
10
NW
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
SE
15
SW
10
NW
5
SSE
5
WSW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
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
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Temp °C
31
28
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Feels °C
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31
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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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