
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,848 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s 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 (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 17s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer down at Zippers-Costa Azul for the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water is a warm 88°F to start, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a real treat. But the surf story is a tricky one. The opening days have some solid size, but the wind is a problem. Thursday morning kicks off with an 8ft south swell, but that SE wind is blowing straight onshore, making a mess of things. The combined energy is strong at 2377, but it’s just not clean. It stays that way into Friday, with a 7ft swell on the 4th, but still onshore wind. This is heavy stuff – over 8ft on Thursday, which is really only for the experts.
We finally get a bit of a break on Saturday the 5th. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SSW, and the wind swings light and cross-shore in the morning. By the afternoon, we get a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW, cleaning things up nicely despite the 6ft swell. This is the first real window, but it’s still a bit lumpy for the morning.
The standout moment is shaping up for Sunday the 6th. The morning is light cross-shore with a 6ft WSW swell, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind goes light offshore from the NW, giving us clean 6ft waves. The combined energy is a solid 1387 – moderate to strong. This is the best of the first week.
Monday the 7th holds on with smaller, clean 5ft waves in the morning, dropping to 4ft in the afternoon with glassy conditions. After that, it gets a bit grim. From Tuesday the 8th through to the 12th, we’re looking at weak, choppy, and onshore conditions. The swell drops below 3ft, and the wind is a pain. There’s a long gap of poor quality here.
Now, keep an eye on the second week. Sunday the 13th brings a small but clean 2ft SSW swell, with light offshore winds. It’s tiny, but clean. The real spike to watch is Thursday the 17th. The afternoon shows a 3ft SSW swell with a very long period of 21 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 1246. That long period means it’s a proper groundswell, and it’ll be peeling nicely at this reef setup. This is a promising option for the second week, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Overall, the best bet is the Sunday afternoon (6th September) with that clean 6ft swell. The Thursday afternoon (17th September) is a long-range standout for the experienced crew. For the rest, you’ll be picking through small, clean windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1800 | 1568 | 1153 | 1176 | 945 | 1054 | 921 | 865 | 769 | 905 | 861 | 497 | 495 | 363 | 345 | 442 | 375 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:27AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.43m | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | 7:29AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.57m | 10:45PM0.47m | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | ||||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
1800 | 1568 | 1153 | 1176 | 836 | 952 | 671 | 865 | 769 | 905 | 861 | 497 | 495 | 363 | 345 | 442 | 186 | 218 | 410 | 687 | 854 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 |
559 | 1193 | 930 | 981 | 945 | 1054 | 921 | 784 | 647 | 656 | 515 | 494 | 378 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 214 | 381 | 125 | 92 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 |
18 | 118 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 207 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 58 | 88 | 82 | 154 | 150 | 23 | 131 | 82 | 139 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | W 11 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 21 | 44 | 20 | 42 | 22 | — | 108 | 375 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 322 | 455 | 0 | 426 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 491 | 0 | 316 | 312 | 312 |
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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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