Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
31.5° C
3.7° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the Zippers-Costa Azul stretch for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming, but there are a couple of proper windows if you're patient and pick your moments.

First up, the standout is Friday, August 14th, in the afternoon. The water is sitting at a very unusual 88°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a big deal. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period, pumping in a ton of energy (1225). That kind of period groundswell will shape up nicely on the reef, and with a light cross-offshore wind from the WSW, the conditions are going to be clean for experienced surfers. This is the one to aim for if you can get out of work early.

The weekend drops off quick. Saturday morning still has some size at 5ft, but the wind turns onshore from the SE, making it pretty average. By Sunday, we're down to 4ft or so, and the wind stays messy. The first week looks pretty quiet otherwise, with small, mixed-up conditions right through until the end of the week. Thursday the 20th shows a little promise with a clean 3ft wave in the afternoon, and Friday morning the 21st goes glassy with a tiny 2ft SSW swell – a good little board-changer session, but nothing heavy.

Now, later on we get a big pulse of energy, but the timing is rough. On Sunday, August 23rd, a massive raw swell of 15ft from the SSE hits, but it's accompanied by onshore ESE winds of 19 mph. That’s not a surf forecast; that’s a mess. That kind of energy (over 8000) is purely for the experienced and even then it’s a battle. The conditions are poor for paddle surfing that day. It settles down a touch on Monday with 12ft, but still with storm influence.

The real second-week highlight pops up on Tuesday, August 25th. Both the morning and afternoon go glassy as a mirror, with the swell dropping back to a more manageable 7ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, from the SW with a nice 12-second period. The energy is still strong (1384), but the wind is dead calm. This is when Zippers will turn on, offering clean, powerful lines. It's still heavy enough that it's a step up for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that Tuesday glass-off is the call. Wednesday the 26th looks good too, with another glassy morning and a clean 5ft swell.

After that, things get a bit lumpy again with some onshore wind and stormy vibe, so the end of the forecast window isn't as solid.

Bottom line: if you have to pick one, it’s Friday afternoon August 14th for the warm water and clean energy, and then Tuesday August 25th for the glassy conditions. The big swell late in the month is for experts with patience on a good day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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2
3
3
1
1
2
0
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1044
1018
822
631
561
561
476
482
674
229
437
544
604
394
321
316
232
225
151
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
SE
10
SW
10
NW
5
S
10
WSW
10
NW
5
SSE
10
S
10
W
10
SSE
15
SW
15
WNW
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
NW
10
S
20
W
15
WNW
Wind State
off
on
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off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:34PM1.63m
10:16AM1.53m
10:09PM1.47m
10:39AM1.53m
10:43PM1.28m
11:00AM1.50m
11:16PM1.10m
11:22AM1.46m
11:56PM0.92m
11:45AM1.39m
12:18PM1.32m
Low Tide
3:57AM0.28m
4:12PM0.52m
4:16AM0.43m
4:51PM0.55m
4:29AM0.57m
5:33PM0.61m
4:33AM0.69m
6:26PM0.68m
4:17AM0.78m
8:35PM0.73m
11:51PM0.61m
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5:54
5:54
5:56
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5:56
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6:51
6:50
6:50
6:49
6:47
6:46
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1
1
Temp °C
30
32
32
30
33
33
30
33
31
29
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28
Feels °C
34
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30
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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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