Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a slow burn for the next few days, but there’s some real promise lurking out there.

The water’s cranked up to 89°F, which is a solid 6°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s a big deal, feels like a bath out there. Don’t need a wetsuit, just some board wax and a good attitude.

For the next couple of days, we’re looking at that small, long-period swell from the southwest. Monday’s a write-off, to be honest – just that 2ft at 18 seconds with a sloppy onshore breeze. Not worth paddling out for. Tuesday’s not much better.

Things start to turn around Wednesday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 3ft, and we get a clean cross-offshore wind. That’s when I’d start getting interested. It’s still small, but the wave quality is there. The energy is building, too – we're talking moderate stuff, around 688 on the energy scale.

Thursday is where it starts to click. Glassy conditions morning and afternoon, with the swell holding at 3-4ft from the SSW. That 14-second period is nice and clean. It’s going to be small, but it’s going to be fun. Friday’s got a bit more size in the period, up to 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is still strong. Just keep an eye on that early morning wind.

Now, for the standout. You're going to want to look at the 21st and 22nd of September. That’s the window. Monday the 21st, morning glass, 4ft of SW swell with a 17-second period. But the real gem is Monday afternoon – a complete flat calm, zero wind, glassy as a mirror. The swell is still 4ft. Perfect. Tuesday follows suit with more calm, glassy conditions. This is the pick of the whole run. Clean, lined-up, and with that kind of period, it'll be holding its shape on the reef.

The weekend before that is okay, Saturday the 20th has some clean afternoons but there’s a chance of a thunderstorm, so keep an eye on the sky.

After the 23rd, it starts to back off. The swell drops, the period shortens, and the winds get a little more onshore. There's still waves, just not the same quality. The 24th through the 29th are more about small, clean fun in the mornings, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind. The energy drops off, too, sliding back into that 300-400 range.

So, the call is simple: be patient this week, let the swell fill in, and then go get some. The 21st and the 22nd are your days. That's the best of the run.

- Rusty

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