Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Zippers-Costa Azul.

We’ve got some proper size to start. The water’s sitting at a tropical 87°, way warmer than normal for late July – you’ll be sweating in your wettie, if you even bother with one. The wave energy on Sunday morning is solid, reading 1506 (moderate), though the cross-shore wind is going to put a little bump on the surface. It’s rideable, but not glassy.

Monday is when it fires. By the afternoon we’re looking at a 8ft S swell, 13-second period, clean cross-off wind, and the energy jumps to a strong 3275. That’s the standout window right there – proper size, proper shape, and the lineup should have some juice. It’ll draw a crowd, but that’s the price of admission.

Tuesday morning goes big – 10ft from the SSW. That’s heavy, expert-only territory. The energy is pumping at 4319 (very strong). The paddle-out is going to be serious. Tuesday afternoon cleans up nicely with offshore wind dropping the size back to a more manageable 7ft.

Wednesday and Thursday hold onto some size in the 4ft to 5ft range, with that long period SSW groundswell locking in. Winds stay manageable in the afternoons, so you can still get a wave. Not a patch on Monday or Tuesday, but still fun.

Friday the 31st, the swell fades. The afternoon brings a 3ft SSW swell with light offshore wind, but the energy is down to 665 (moderate). It’s small-wave cruiser territory, good for a longboard or a foil.

From the 1st of August through the 5th, we hit a proper flat spell. Swell drops below 3ft, energy numbers fall to the low hundreds weak to moderate, and conditions turn ordinary. It’s a five-day gap where you’re better off doing something else.

Things look a little more promising from the 6th of August, but the wind is an issue. Thursday has a 40 km/h offshore blowing, but it’s only kicking up 2ft waves. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle session.

By the 9th and 10th of August, the swell creeps back up to around 3ft with clean afternoons, but the energy stays low. Monday the 10th sees a 2ft, 19-second interval groundswell – classy, but tiny.

Big picture: aim for Monday the 27th afternoon for the best waves. Tuesday the 28th morning if you’re an expert and want some serious power. After that, you’ll have to wait until the second week for a pulse of fresh energy. Zippers has a good track record of turning it back on, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty.

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