Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let's get stuck into what's on the cards for Zippers-Costa Azul. We're looking at a classic beach and reef setup that's going to have a bit of a slow start before it starts to rumble. The water's sitting at a very warm 89°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off for quality waves. Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon has a small 3ft SW swell with a weak period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a cross-shore breeze. The energy is low, and it's just not doing much. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are similar, with the swell staying under 4ft and the wind not playing ball. The best bet in this early window is Thursday afternoon, where the wind goes glassy with a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, so it might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but could offer some fun lines on the reef. The combined energy is moderate.

The weekend picks up a bit. Saturday the 29th of August has a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it a bit messy. Sunday the 30th sees the swell hit 7ft, but it's cross-on and choppy, and the period drops to 14 seconds. The energy is strong, but the conditions aren't clean. This run of marginal surf continues right through to the start of September.

Now, after a bit of a lull around the 1st and 2nd of September, with tiny windswell, the real interest starts to build for the second week. The standout window is shaping up for Wednesday the 9th of September. The afternoon session has a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong, and the guidance is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep in mind it's a week away, so forecasts can change.

Following that, the 6th and 7th of September are also worth a mention. Sunday the 6th has a 4ft to 3ft SSW swell with glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon, and the 15-second period gives it some punch. The energy is moderate. Monday the 7th morning is also clean with a cross-off wind and a 3ft SSW swell. These are good options for a cleaner, smaller day.

The 4th and 5th of September see the biggest swell of the forecast, with 7ft to 8ft S swell on the 4th, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the period is a short 11 seconds, making it choppy and messy. The energy is very strong, but the conditions are poor. For the 5th, the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind and 7ft SSW swell, but the period is still short at 10 seconds, so it's big but not great.

Overall, the early part is a bit of a waiting game. The best surf is likely to be the clean, glassy days on the 6th and 7th of September, with the standout being the afternoon of the 9th of September for the more experienced crew. Get out there when the wind drops.

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