
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Conditions are looking a bit mixed over the next couple of weeks, but there are some sweet windows to be had. The water is sitting at a very unusual 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. We're focusing on Zippers-Costa Azul, a beach and reef setup that can handle a nice S push.
The run starts off on Monday the 14th with a clean 2 ft swell from the SW. The period is a very long 18 seconds, so you're looking at some proper groundswell lines. The wind is a light cross-off breeze, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate (406), but those long lines will set up nicely. The downside is crowds are often a factor here, so get out there early.
Tuesday the 15th is a bit of a write-off with poor conditions in the morning Tuesday the 15th - cross-on wind kills the shape. The afternoon picks up a little with a cross-shore wind and a bump to 3 ft, but it's marginal at best.
Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see the swell holding around 3 ft to 4 ft. The mornings have onshore wind but Thursday the 17th afternoon is a proper standout. The wind swings to a light cross-off, the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (711). It’s going to be very good.
Friday the 18th morning is another gem. Dropping slightly to 3 ft but with glassy conditions and a long 19-second period, it’s got that clean, organized feel that this place loves. The energy is still moderate (767).
There’s a bit of a flat spell from Saturday the 19th through Sunday the 20th. Swell hangs in the 3 ft to 3 ft range but the winds are a bit messy. Sunday the 20th afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms, but the cross-off wind and clean 3 ft SW swell could offer a sneaky session with moderate energy (690).
The best stretch looks like Monday the 21st afternoon through to Wednesday the 23rd. We’re seeing a consistent 4 ft swell from the SW with periods between 15 and 17 seconds. Winds are glassy or offshore through these sessions, with combined energy peaking at a moderate 942 on Monday the 21st morning. Tuesday the 22nd afternoon sees a nice offshore from the NNW, and Wednesday the 23rd is all glass. This is the pick of the forecast for consistency and quality.
Towards the tail end of the window, from Thursday the 24th to the 28th, the swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft. Winds are mostly offshore or glassy, making for clean but smaller surf. The combined energy fades from moderate (407) to weak (218) near the end. Still, for a smaller board, there are clean options right through. The 26th is a write-off with a near gale warning, so stay out of the water that day.
Overall, don't sleep on Thursday the 17th afternoon through Wednesday the 23rd. That’s the heart of the good stuff here at Zippers-Costa Azul.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 310 | 249 | 322 | 627 | 575 | 505 | 515 | 394 | 367 | 388 | 450 | 380 | 465 | 455 | 455 | 621 | 678 | 553 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross | off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.24m | 9:57AM1.60m | 10:46PM1.08m | 10:13AM1.52m | 11:15PM0.92m | 10:24AM1.44m | 10:28AM1.34m | 9:55AM1.24m | 8:18AM1.19m | 4:33PM1.23m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM0.38m | 3:35AM0.65m | 4:48PM0.46m | 3:37AM0.74m | 5:25PM0.56m | 3:20AM0.79m | 6:26PM0.68m | 11:35PM0.65m | 00:01AM0.53m | 12:17PM1.10m | 00:21AM0.43m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
249 | 310 | 201 | 322 | 627 | 575 | 505 | 515 | 394 | 367 | 273 | 246 | 192 | 465 | 455 | 455 | 621 | 678 | 553 | 745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
61 | 42 | 249 | 246 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 305 | 47 | 388 | 450 | 380 | 178 | 131 | 131 | 115 | 111 | 109 | 102 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 23 | SSW 12 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
96 | 68 | 40 | 62 | 86 | 79 | 140 | 224 | 52 | 297 | 52 | 71 | 68 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 37 | 39 | 28 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | W 6 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 4 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 8 | 30 | 16 | 41 | — | 40 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 385 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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