Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with 679 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Zippers-Costa Azul. It’s looking like a slow start, but keep your eyes on the prize for the end of the month. The water is a very unusual 86°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.
Right now, and through the first week, the surf is pretty marginal. We’ve got a consistent 4ft SSW swell running through the weekend, but the winds are a problem. Friday morning has onshore wind, and it bounces between cross and onshore all weekend. The energy is moderate, but the conditions just aren't clean enough to get excited about. The swell drops into the 2ft-3ft range by early next week, with a long period (18 seconds) on Tuesday, but the onshore flow keeps it messy. Honestly, there’s a big gap here; from the start through the 17th, you’re getting poor conditions or just unrideable stuff.
Then we hit a rough patch. On the 17th and 18th, a S swell pushes in at 5ft to 6ft, but it’s coming with strong onshore winds. The energy is climbing, but the quality is poor. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that wind, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Now, here’s the good part. The real standout is the 24th of July. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SSW swell, glassy conditions (zero wind), and the energy is very strong. This is for experienced surfers only – that’s big. The following afternoon, the wind swings offshore from the NW, and the waves are still a solid 8ft. The 25th also looks fantastic with 8ft SW swell, glassy in the morning and clean in the afternoon. The direction is a perfect match for the S optimum. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect it to be busy.
For the long range, the 19th shows a 4ft SW groundswell (17 seconds) with light onshore wind, which is a promising but less certain option. The energy is very strong, but the wind needs to cooperate.
Stay patient, that last week is where it’s at.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 19 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 610 | 627 | 627 | 602 | 602 | 342 | 421 | 465 | 325 | 342 | 277 | 249 | 252 | 316 | 131 | 208 | 208 | 128 | 118 | 177 | 404 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:04PM1.81m | 10:38AM1.36m | 9:47PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:00PM0.74m | 4:07AM0.04m | 3:46PM0.73m | 4:40AM0.18m | |||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
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mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 610 | 627 | 627 | 602 | 602 | 342 | 421 | 465 | 325 | 342 | 277 | 249 | 195 | 189 | 131 | 208 | 208 | 128 | 118 | 91 | 404 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 35 | 40 | 26 | 90 | 108 | 198 | 72 | 72 | 69 | 46 | 184 | 44 | 252 | 316 | 111 | 83 | 115 | 78 | 118 | 125 | 181 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | S 20 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SSE 10 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSE 9 | WNW 4 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 30 | 67 | 23 | 104 | 21 | 55 | 44 | 71 | 79 | 184 | 45 | 6 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 43 | 102 | 50 | 177 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 10 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 6 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 27 | — | 19 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 27 | 9 | 12 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 312 | 13 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 426 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 455 | 0 |
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