
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,366 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 24 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
269 | 260 | 444 | 263 | 803 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 739 | 539 | 822 | 657 | 561 | 1034 | 603 | 1151 | 1134 | 1022 | 794 | 803 | 964 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | off | on | on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:11AM1.37m | 10:28PM1.51m | 11:44AM1.38m | 11:11PM1.32m | 12:18PM1.38m | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | 3:56PM1.37m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:34PM0.73m | 5:09AM0.35m | 5:26PM0.75m | 5:32AM0.52m | 6:29PM0.77m | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | 00:27AM0.46m | ||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
269 | 260 | 245 | 263 | 803 | 558 | 318 | 241 | 739 | 539 | 822 | 657 | 561 | 1034 | 462 | 1151 | 1134 | 1022 | 794 | 803 | 864 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 |
64 | 200 | 444 | 136 | 124 | 580 | 671 | 368 | 159 | 141 | 198 | 229 | 269 | 47 | 603 | 98 | 133 | 77 | 329 | 109 | 964 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 8 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
55 | 93 | 85 | 85 | 53 | 73 | 103 | 211 | 66 | 205 | 105 | 69 | 48 | 143 | 141 | 18 | 96 | 17 | 48 | 47 | 134 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 4 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 40 | 28 | 28 | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 426 | 0 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 385 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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.










