Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
29.3° C
3.8° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Zippers-Costa Azul (Costa Azul). The water is absolutely cooking right now, sitting at 85°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual and feels more like a tropical bath than a surf zone.

The outlook is a slow burn for the first week. We’ve got a long period, 16-second groundswell arriving on Wednesday, July 8th, pushing waist-to-chest high waves at 5 ft from the SSW. The combined energy is strong (1104), but the wind is a cross-on, so it’s going to be a little bumpy and ropy. This is the best option in the first few days.

Thursday through the weekend stays small, dropping to 4 ft to 4 ft with that same clean SSW direction. The winds are a mixed bag of cross and cross-off, keeping things mostly clean for the afternoon sessions on Saturday and Sunday, but the wave energy drops off into the moderate zone (608-709). It’s rideable, but nothing to get fired up about.

By Monday and Tuesday (July 14th), the swell bottoms out. We’re looking at tiny 2 ft to 2 ft waves with a very long 18-second period on Tuesday. That long period might make them a bit fat and straight at this beach-and-reef setup, and the combined energy is weak (477-533). Honestly, the next few days are a quiet stretch with no real standouts.

A solid pulse shows up on Thursday, July 16th. The afternoon session sees a jump to 5 ft from the SSE (12 seconds), with strong energy (1254). The wind is a cross-shore, giving us clean-ish conditions. That’s a decent window, but the real story is the weekend after.

Friday, July 17th, brings a stormy mess. A 8 ft S swell hits with a 19-28 mph cross-on wind, and the combined energy goes through the roof (2023-3070). That’s a lot of power, but it’s going to be a lumpy, blown-out kite-surfing scene, not a paddle-surfing one. The quality is poor.

For the true experts, the standout window opens on Saturday, July 18th. We see a 10 ft SSW swell early morning, dropping to 8 ft in the afternoon. The wind eases off to a light cross-on, which is a major positive. The combined energy is massive (2586-2234). This is big, powerful, and only for experienced surfers.

Sunday, July 19th, is the pick of the period. The swell drops to a still solid 5 ft, but the wind is a light 3 mph cross-on in the morning, going glassy and clean. The afternoon turns it on with a 4 ft clean wave from a very long 17-second SW swell, combined energy of 1374, and a cross-off wind. That’s the session for a high-performance board.

Unfortunately, the following week (July 20-23) gets messy again. The swell is inconsistent and the winds are mostly cross or cross-on. By Wednesday, July 22nd, we’re looking at a massive 12 ft SSW swell, but the wind is a messy 16 mph cross. That’s raw, ugly power, and the combined energy peaks at 4507. Only for the kamikaze crew.

So, lock it in: Sunday afternoon, July 19th, is the sneaky standout. The best size and power for experienced surfers is Saturday, July 18th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
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14
1.2
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14
0.9
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16
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
0.9
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14
1
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14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
915
892
759
644
619
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627
627
515
602
357
421
465
325
347
277
249
252
316
131
208
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
15
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
15
S
15
SW
10
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10
S
20
WSW
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20
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High Tide
2:45PM1.46m
5:04AM0.99m
3:50PM1.55m
6:39AM1.08m
4:53PM1.65m
7:33AM1.17m
5:51PM1.75m
8:16AM1.24m
6:44PM1.84m
8:54AM1.29m
7:33PM1.89m
9:30AM1.32m
8:20PM1.88m
10:04AM1.34m
Low Tide
10:35PM0.54m
8:43AM0.90m
11:43PM0.34m
10:21AM0.96m
00:37AM0.15m
11:38AM0.95m
1:25AM0.00m
12:37PM0.90m
2:10AM-0.09m
1:28PM0.84m
2:51AM-0.11m
2:15PM0.78m
3:31AM-0.06m
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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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