
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 10,420 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 (Sep 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 30th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
429 | 367 | 624 | 1751 | 4912 | 10409 | 6868 | 6458 | 6868 | 5633 | 6455 | 5516 | 5021 | 4832 | 4324 | 2918 | 2624 | 2397 | 2218 | 2065 | 1731 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:16AM1.78m | 10:17PM1.25m | 9:43AM1.74m | 11:05PM1.07m | 10:12AM1.65m | 00:38AM0.90m | 10:47AM1.51m | 11:53AM1.35m | 7:20AM1.20m | 3:32PM1.29m | 6:42AM1.28m | 5:08PM1.39m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM0.19m | 3:23AM0.67m | 4:52PM0.29m | 3:34AM0.78m | 5:54PM0.41m | 3:10AM0.87m | 7:55PM0.52m | 10:29PM0.46m | 10:50AM1.14m | 11:30PM0.36m | 11:45AM0.94m | 00:08AM0.30m | |||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
429 | 367 | 624 | 1751 | 4912 | 10409 | 6868 | 6458 | 6868 | 5633 | 6455 | 5516 | 5021 | 4832 | 4324 | 2918 | 2624 | 2397 | 2218 | 2065 | 1731 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 23 | SW 20 | SSW 21 | SW 21 |
92 | 50 | 362 | 441 | 424 | 492 | 492 | 271 | 201 | 20 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 36 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 44 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 18 | NW 15 | NW 14 | WSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | NW 11 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
45 | 47 | 48 | 35 | 81 | 55 | 33 | 113 | 34 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | 18 | 39 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
226 | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 348 | 469 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 66 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 33 | 50 | 312 | 530 | 54 | 316 | 430 | 50 | 50 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 501 | 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.
Zippers-Costa Azul is 14 km (9 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










