Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at Zippers-Costa Azul.
The surf is slow to start, but there’s a sneaky good day right off the bat. Monday the 31st of August is the first call. Swell is only around 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind is glassy – you can’t ask for much better. The water is much warmer than normal at 88°, which is a nice surprise. The combined energy is moderate (431). It’s a beach and reef setup, so this small, clean swell will be a fun session. Crowds are often here, so don’t be late.
Tuesday the 1st is a total dud – onshore wind and poor conditions. Wednesday the 2nd jumps up to 8 ft to 10 ft from the SSE and S, but the wind is cross-onshore and onshore. Combined energy is very strong (1977 and 2751), but with marginal quality, this is only for the experienced.
Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th hold at around 8 ft to 8 ft, with mostly cross-onshore winds. The best of this stretch is Saturday afternoon on the 5th: a 4 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period (groundswell) and a clean cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is strong (1119). That’s the pick of the first week.
Sunday the 6th is smaller at 4 ft, but the afternoon brings a WNW offshore breeze, keeping the SSW swell clean. The period is 14 seconds, so the wave shape should be decent.
Monday the 7th is a standout. The morning is dead calm, glassy, with a 3 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. Combined energy is moderate (692) and conditions are very good. The afternoon stays clean with light offshore. This is the best day of the whole forecast: clean, glassy, and consistent. Go.
From Tuesday the 8th, it’s a downward slide. Swell drops under 3 ft and the winds turn cross or cross-onshore, making for poor surf through the 11th. Some long-period energy (16-17 seconds) on the 9th and 10th, but the wind spoils it.
The second week shows a little life. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th offer small 2 ft to 3 ft SW swells with glassy mornings and clean afternoons. Combined energy is weak to moderate (238-313). Small, but clean.
After that, from the 14th onward, it’s poor – small swell, cross-onshore wind, and choppy. Leave it.
The real highlights are Monday 31st and Monday 7th September. The 7th is the absolute best: glassy, consistent, and clean. That’s the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 269 | 261 | 249 | 510 | 1505 | 2259 | 1458 | 1066 | 1840 | 2317 | 1314 | 1298 | 1054 | 921 | 794 | 656 | 610 | 602 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.34m | 10:21AM1.64m | 10:59PM1.15m | 10:50AM1.60m | 11:58PM0.96m | 11:27AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.43m | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.39m | 3:59AM0.54m | 5:04PM0.43m | 4:14AM0.66m | 6:03PM0.50m | 4:15AM0.78m | 7:52PM0.57m | 10:45PM0.47m | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 188 | 269 | 261 | 212 | 510 | 1505 | 2259 | 1458 | 1066 | 1840 | 2317 | 1314 | 1298 | 963 | 410 | 314 | 276 | 389 | 370 | 432 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 229 | 115 | 62 | 78 | 147 | 381 | 386 | 193 | 1033 | 1151 | 907 | 1112 | 1054 | 1054 | 921 | 794 | 656 | 610 | 602 | 419 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | SSW 19 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 |
| kJ | 14 | 30 | 53 | 249 | 274 | 91 | 106 | 312 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 48 | 530 | 48 | 48 | 507 | 10 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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