Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
31.5°C
3.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Zippers-Costa Azul.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit ordinary. Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd are poor to marginal, with small, messy swell and cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out for. Monday 24th starts poor, but there’s a flicker of hope in the afternoon – clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze and a 2ft SSW groundswell, long 17-second period. It’s small but could offer a few tidy ones if you’re keen for a late session.

Tuesday 25th morning is where things start to get interesting. The water temperature is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over 5° above average, so you’ll be in for a proper warm bath. Swell picks up to 5ft from the SW, 11-second period, and the wind goes glassy – dead still. That’s a beautiful window for clean, lined-up waves at Zippers. The combined energy is moderate to strong (905), and with that offshore direction from the NW, the break should be handling it nicely. Crowds are often here, so expect company, but with conditions that good, it’ll be worth it.

Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th drop back into poor and marginal territory – cross-onshore winds and choppy surfaces. Not much to get excited about.

Now, Friday 28th afternoon is a standout. Swell builds to 5ft from the SSW, long 18-second period, and the wind swings cross-offshore from the WSW. The combined energy jumps to 1571 (strong), and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is proper groundswell – long lines, plenty of push, and clean faces. If you’ve got the skill, this is the session to target. The swell direction from SSW matches the optimum S direction closely enough to work well at Zippers.

Saturday 29th afternoon also looks solid – 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, cross-offshore breeze, and strong energy (1042). Another excellent window for experienced surfers.

There’s a bit of a lull through Sunday 30th and Monday 31st – marginal with onshore and cross-shore winds. Then Tuesday 1st September afternoon sees a bigger SSW swell at 7ft, 13-second period, with clean cross-offshore wind. That’s getting into expert territory at that size, especially with the combined energy reading 1982 (very strong). Another one for the crew who know what they’re doing.

Wednesday 2nd September is marginal, but Thursday 3rd September morning has a solid 8ft S swell, 12-second period, with glassy wind and combined energy of 3314 – very strong. That’s a big, powerful swell, best left to experienced surfers. The afternoon holds 6ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period and clean cross-shore conditions. That kind of period will produce long, well-shaped waves but can be tricky at a beach-and-reef setup like Zippers – expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will have serious push.

Friday 4th September stays big but gets a bit messy with cross-onshore wind. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September drop off with onshore winds and poor conditions – not worth it.

Overall, the standout windows are Tuesday 25th August morning for glassy, clean surf at 5ft, and Friday 28th August afternoon for a bigger, longer-period groundswell with clean conditions. Thursday 3rd September afternoon also deserves a mention for the very long period and clean cross-shore wind, though it’s further out so keep an eye on it.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
16
0.7
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.7
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10
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SW
17
1
SSW
12
1.4
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11
1.6
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11
1.4
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11
1.1
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10
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9
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10
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14
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
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20
1.3
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17
1.5
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18
1.5
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
156
297
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552
199
295
275
521
685
471
213
192
169
251
273
268
932
1399
1184
Wind (km/h)
10
S
20
SW
10
WSW
15
S
20
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
NW
5
SSE
10
SE
10
NE
15
SE
15
S
10
W
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
5
SSE
15
WSW
15
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
9:01AM1.15m
4:50PM1.32m
8:09AM1.17m
5:48PM1.43m
8:03AM1.22m
6:28PM1.54m
8:10AM1.29m
7:03PM1.63m
8:22AM1.35m
7:34PM1.69m
8:38AM1.42m
8:05PM1.71m
8:55AM1.49m
8:37PM1.68m
Low Tide
11:39AM1.12m
00:52AM0.37m
12:16PM1.02m
1:15AM0.28m
12:42PM0.91m
1:36AM0.20m
1:08PM0.80m
1:57AM0.16m
1:36PM0.69m
2:18AM0.14m
2:04PM0.59m
2:39AM0.17m
2:34PM0.50m
3:00AM0.22m
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Temp °C
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32
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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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