Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Zippers-Costa Azul (Costa Azul). It’s a beach and reef setup, consistent, and it handles south swell well. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in the second week.

The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Alright, first up, Friday afternoon (7th August) – we’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-off and it’s looking clean. Not a standout, but a nice little session to get the week started. The combined energy is moderate at 576. The morning is a bit more marginal, so aim for the afternoon.

Saturday (8th) is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a cross-on wind, but it’s light. Still, the swell is 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The afternoon cleans up again with a cross-off, but it’s nothing to write home about. Sunday is a write-off with poor conditions.

Now, Monday and Tuesday (10th–11th) are looking pretty average. The swell drops to 2ft–2ft, and the winds are all over the place. The combined energy is moderate but the quality is just not there. We’ve got a gap of a few days with no real recommendations.

Here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday morning (12th August) – glassy conditions, 3ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 503, and it’s described as very good. This is a solid, clean session. The crowd can be an issue here, so get in early.

Then, Thursday afternoon (13th August) – we’ve got a strong offshore from the WNW blowing at 15 mph, with a 3ft SW swell. The conditions are clean and the energy is moderate at 695. This is a proper, clean, groomed wave.

But the real standouts – the ones you’re going to want to circle on the calendar – are Friday (14th August). Friday morning kicks off with a glassy 3ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1047 (strong). The afternoon picks up to 5ft from the SW, 17-second period, and the energy is even bigger at 1235 (strong). It’s glassy all day, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best window. The 5ft swell is solid for intermediates, but the long period and the reef setup mean it’ll be a proper wave. If you’re a beginner, this might be a bit much.

Saturday morning (15th) has a similar 5ft swell but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy. The following Sunday (16th) morning looks good again – glassy, 4ft from the SW, 15-second period, energy at 546. Very good conditions.

After that, the following week is a mix of clean and marginal. Monday (17th) afternoon has a cross-off and a 3ft SSW swell, which is decent. And then Friday morning (21st August) – glassy again, 4ft from the SSW, 14-second period, energy at 610. That’s another very good session to aim for. The crowd factor is always something to keep in mind here.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a slow burn, but the 14th of August is your true standout – glassy, strong, long-period groundswell. The 12th and 21st are also top picks. Get on it.

Rusty.

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