
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Zippers-Costa Azul are a real mixed bag. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 85°F (anomaly of 4°F), which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but the surf itself is mostly on the small side and often messy. We’ve got a consistent S/SSW swell direction, but the quality is all over the shop. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Sunday the 2nd of August.
The standout moment is hands-down Sunday the 2nd of August morning. It’s a glassy morning with some clouds, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a nice long 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 217, but with absolutely no wind, it’s going to be pristine. Zippers is a beach and reef setup, and with that SSW swell direction right in the slot and a long period, the sets will have good shape and power, though expect some longer waits between them. This is the best on offer – a proper little window of clean, fun waves. Crowds are often here, so don’t be surprised if it’s busy.
From there, it gets pretty grim. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are poor, with tiny 2ft cross-shore junk and weak energy readings in the 140-166 range. A couple of glassy moments pop up – like Monday afternoon and Wednesday the 12th of August afternoon – but the swell is tiny and the energy is low. The first week is really a write-off after that Sunday morning.
The second week shows some promise, but it’s far from certain. Thursday the 13th of August afternoon is a real tease: a glassy session with a 2ft SSW swell, a very long 19-second period, and strong energy at 665. That long period (over 15 seconds) makes this a true groundswell – perfect for the reef setup here, but it might break a bit too straight for the beach section. Expect clean, powerful lines. Then Sunday the 16th of August afternoon shapes up nicely too – a 4ft SSW swell with 16-second period, light offshore WSW breeze, and strong energy at 758. That’s one for the diary, but keep in mind it’s a long way out.
If you’re a beginner, the biggest swell hits 4ft on the 14th and 16th – still manageable, but the long periods will make it a bit punchy. Over 8ft never appears, so experts won’t get their big-wave fix. Honestly, if the wind stays clean, the 13th and 16th afternoons are your best bets after that initial Sunday morning window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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152 | 103 | 195 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 90 | 69 | 54 | 103 | 99 | 102 | 144 | 140 | 286 | 216 | 475 | 448 | 487 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:51PM1.54m | 10:45AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.48m | 11:08PM1.23m | 11:43AM1.49m | 00:06AM1.05m | 12:27PM1.49m | 2:20AM0.89m | 1:33PM1.47m | 3:13PM1.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:20AM0.33m | 4:36PM0.62m | 4:42AM0.45m | 5:24PM0.62m | 5:03AM0.58m | 6:29PM0.64m | 5:22AM0.71m | 8:11PM0.62m | 5:23AM0.84m | 10:30PM0.51m | 11:51PM0.32m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
152 | 103 | 195 | 140 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 51 | 69 | 50 | 103 | 99 | 36 | 144 | 140 | 286 | 172 | 475 | 448 | 487 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 12 |
127 | 92 | 22 | 66 | 57 | 24 | 58 | 90 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 37 | 102 | 39 | 55 | 138 | 54 | 126 | 50 | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 12 | SSE 8 |
41 | 35 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 97 | 127 | 57 | 216 | 51 | 87 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 9 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
10 | 19 | 42 | 44 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 455 | 0 | 0 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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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