Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let's get stuck into what's on the cards for Zippers-Costa Azul. We're looking at a classic beach and reef setup that's going to have a bit of a slow start before it starts to rumble. The water's sitting at a very warm 89°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off for quality waves. Wednesday the 26th of August afternoon has a small 3ft SW swell with a weak period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a cross-shore breeze. The energy is low, and it's just not doing much. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are similar, with the swell staying under 4ft and the wind not playing ball. The best bet in this early window is Thursday afternoon, where the wind goes glassy with a 2ft SSW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds, so it might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but could offer some fun lines on the reef. The combined energy is moderate.
The weekend picks up a bit. Saturday the 29th of August has a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it a bit messy. Sunday the 30th sees the swell hit 7ft, but it's cross-on and choppy, and the period drops to 14 seconds. The energy is strong, but the conditions aren't clean. This run of marginal surf continues right through to the start of September.
Now, after a bit of a lull around the 1st and 2nd of September, with tiny windswell, the real interest starts to build for the second week. The standout window is shaping up for Wednesday the 9th of September. The afternoon session has a 4ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy is strong, and the guidance is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep in mind it's a week away, so forecasts can change.
Following that, the 6th and 7th of September are also worth a mention. Sunday the 6th has a 4ft to 3ft SSW swell with glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon, and the 15-second period gives it some punch. The energy is moderate. Monday the 7th morning is also clean with a cross-off wind and a 3ft SSW swell. These are good options for a cleaner, smaller day.
The 4th and 5th of September see the biggest swell of the forecast, with 7ft to 8ft S swell on the 4th, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the period is a short 11 seconds, making it choppy and messy. The energy is very strong, but the conditions are poor. For the 5th, the afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind and 7ft SSW swell, but the period is still short at 10 seconds, so it's big but not great.
Overall, the early part is a bit of a waiting game. The best surf is likely to be the clean, glassy days on the 6th and 7th of September, with the standout being the afternoon of the 9th of September for the more experienced crew. Get out there when the wind drops.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
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214 | 305 | 273 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 1170 | 933 | 815 | 1443 | 701 | 861 | 464 | 348 | 232 | 269 | 212 | 234 | 280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:38AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | 9:14AM1.56m | 9:09PM1.61m | 9:34AM1.61m | 9:42PM1.50m | 9:56AM1.64m | 10:18PM1.34m | 10:21AM1.64m | 10:59PM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.22m | 3:07PM0.43m | 3:21AM0.31m | 3:41PM0.39m | 3:41AM0.42m | 4:19PM0.39m | 3:59AM0.54m | 5:04PM0.43m | 4:14AM0.66m | ||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 |
154 | 305 | 241 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 1170 | 496 | 369 | 1443 | 701 | 861 | 464 | 348 | 232 | 108 | 186 | 234 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 |
214 | 80 | 50 | 212 | 138 | 30 | 472 | 933 | 815 | 11 | 612 | 191 | 243 | 229 | 229 | 269 | 212 | 215 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSE 9 | S 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 20 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 |
51 | 209 | 273 | 253 | 31 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 78 | 173 | 60 | 207 | 192 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 4 | W 3 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 7 | NW 11 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — |
5 | — | — | 55 | 36 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 29 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 455 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 0 | 426 | 75 | 0 | 66 | 312 | 0 | 426 | 1 |
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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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