
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 890 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (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 (Jul 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
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 down the line for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the water is sitting at a balmy 84.6°, which is a whopping 5.9° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a big anomaly and makes for a very unusual, tropical-feeling session.
The first week is a bit of a slow burn, honestly. We’ve got a mix of small, short-period swell and less-than-ideal wind directions. The first real standout doesn’t slide into the window until Thursday, 16 July. Zippers-Costa Azul goes glassy in the morning with a light W wind, picking up a clean 1.6ft of SW groundswell. The energy is moderate (329), and the winds are dead calm, making for a clean, cruisy session, though it’s on the smaller side. The afternoon repeats the glassy conditions with a 1.6ft swell from the SW, long period at 19 seconds, and even cleaner lines. It’s just small, but for a Thursday getaway, it’s the best of a quiet week.
The following week, however, is where we get some real juice. The standout window is Wednesday, 22 July through Friday, 24 July. On Wednesday afternoon, the swell pumps up to 9.8ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, pushing combined energy into the very strong range (3838). On top of that, we get a clean, gentle offshore wind from the WNW. This is big, powerful groundswell with excellent wind. At 9.8ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The 14-second period is a nice, powerful groundswell that will be well-shaped at Zippers’ reef and point setup.
Thursday, 23 July starts with a solid 8.2ft SW swell, but the wind is light and cross-shore. The real gem is Thursday afternoon – still a solid 8.2ft from the SW, but with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is very strong (2341), and the conditions are described as clean. Another standout for the experienced crew.
Friday, 24 July offers a bit more size for the intermediate crowd. The afternoon brings a 5.9ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, offering excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong (1003).
There’s a giant pulse showing way down the track for Tuesday, 28 July, with a massive 23ft to 24.6ft swell from the SE. The combined energy is astronomical (over 16000). The wind and tide are favorable, but the report literally says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. So, unless you’re a tow-in expert, that’s one to watch from the cliffs.
The overall pattern is a slow start, a quiet mid-week, and then a heavy, powerful, and clean pulse for the experienced surfers from the 22nd to the 24th. That’s your best bet.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
342 | 277 | 249 | 252 | 316 | 131 | 237 | 244 | 165 | 124 | 177 | 181 | 296 | 246 | 734 | 698 | 533 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 739 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 8:54AM1.29m | 7:33PM1.89m | 9:30AM1.32m | 8:20PM1.88m | 10:04AM1.34m | 9:04PM1.81m | 10:38AM1.36m | 9:47PM1.69m | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:28PM0.84m | 2:51AM-0.11m | 2:15PM0.78m | 3:31AM-0.06m | 3:00PM0.74m | 4:07AM0.04m | 3:46PM0.73m | 4:40AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | 5:32AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.77m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 16 |
342 | 277 | 249 | 195 | 189 | 112 | 237 | 244 | 165 | 115 | 37 | 72 | 296 | 246 | 734 | 698 | 533 | 408 | 671 | 115 | 739 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 7 | SW 19 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 10 |
47 | 184 | 44 | 252 | 316 | 131 | 211 | 208 | 102 | 90 | 37 | 181 | 64 | 241 | 362 | 121 | 212 | 580 | 155 | 368 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 8 |
184 | 45 | 96 | 43 | 40 | 111 | 83 | 56 | 65 | 124 | 177 | 49 | 55 | 95 | 88 | 41 | 84 | 74 | 72 | 211 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 |
12 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 1 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 33 | 48 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 48 | 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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