Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
29.8° C
3.0° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with 4,466 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 29th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Zippers-Costa Azul.

The week ahead is a real mixed bag. We’re starting off with some surf that’s got potential, but it’s not all going to be clean. The standout window is definitely the weekend, from Saturday the 25th through Sunday the 26th. That’s where everything lines up.

We’ve got a solid pulse of SSW groundswell rolling in. Saturday morning kicks off with a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, with a nice long 20-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for some excellent conditions if you’ve got the experience. The wave energy is strong, hitting 1342 (combined energy). Saturday afternoon is even better, with the swell bumping up to 6ft, still from the SSW, and a 19-second period. The wind stays light and cross-off, and the energy jumps to 2126. This is top-tier stuff for the crew that know what they’re doing.

Then Sunday morning is an absolute treat. It’s glassy, with a 5ft SSW swell at 18 seconds. The energy is still strong at 1512. Sunday afternoon holds up too, with the same size and period, clean with a cross-off breeze and energy of 2171. This is the best run of the forecast.

The water temperature is a scorcher at 86°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—about 5° above average, so get ready for a warm one.

Now, Monday the 27th gets a bit more complicated. The swell is still there, but the wind swings around and the quality drops. Monday afternoon sees a 8ft SSE swell, but the wind is cross and there’s a risk of storms. The energy is very high at 3329, but it’s messy. Tuesday the 28th is similar, with an 8ft S swell, but the wind is cross-onshore in the morning, cleaning up to a cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is massive, over 3400, but it’s a bit of a raw power session.

From Wednesday the 29th through to Thursday the 30th, it gets blown out. Swells are over 10ft from the S and SSW, but the wind is howling onshore at 15 to 28 mph. The energy is huge, over 3500, but the conditions are poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

After that, things settle down. Friday the 31st still has an 8ft to 8ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore or cross, so it’s marginal. Then we hit a quiet patch. Saturday the 1st of August looks promising again, with a clean 6ft WSW swell in the morning and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is 1120. Saturday afternoon has a 5ft WSW swell with offshore wind from the NW, making for very good conditions. Sunday the 2nd is small and glassy in the morning, with a 3ft WSW swell, but the energy is low.

Then from Monday the 3rd through to the end of the forecast, it’s mostly small and messy. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, with moderate cross-shore winds. The energy is weak, under 300. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 5th of August with a glassy 2ft SW swell, but it’s barely a bump.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf is this weekend, the 25th and 26th of July. Clean, solid, and full of energy. The rest of the week has some big, raw swells that are hard to ride, and the second week goes quiet. If you’re a beginner, Saturday and Sunday are too big at over 5ft, and by Tuesday it’s over 8ft, so that’s experts only. The long-period swells, especially over 15 seconds, will be breaking a bit straight at this beach-and-reef setup, so watch for the sets.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
24
1.1
SW
21
1.3
SSW
21
1.3
SSW
20
1.7
SSW
19
1.5
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19
1.5
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18
1.5
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
2.4
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
12
2.5
S
13
2.5
S
13
3
S
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
754
361
213
175
157
964
368
1051
1527
1267
2044
1702
1431
1431
1702
1274
1761
1960
2328
2117
2944
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
0
SW
20
WNW
10
ESE
10
SW
10
NW
5
SE
15
WSW
5
SE
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
N
5
SE
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
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5
SW
15
W
10
S
20
WSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:42PM1.35m
3:56PM1.37m
8:28AM1.08m
5:02PM1.42m
8:14AM1.13m
5:53PM1.49m
8:23AM1.17m
6:35PM1.57m
8:39AM1.21m
7:12PM1.64m
8:58AM1.25m
7:45PM1.69m
Low Tide
11:43PM0.58m
00:27AM0.46m
10:46AM1.06m
1:01AM0.35m
11:58AM1.02m
1:30AM0.25m
12:39PM0.95m
1:57AM0.18m
1:12PM0.88m
2:24AM0.13m
1:43PM0.81m
2:49AM0.11m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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