
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,637 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, let’s break it down.
We’ve got a 16-day stretch ahead, and the first swell is already rolling in. The opening days are a bit of a washout with some ugly conditions, but there’s a real standout moment coming that’ll get the heart rate up.
First up, from Wednesday, September 2nd, through to Friday, September 4th, it’s a rough start. Zippers-Costa Azul (Costa Azul) is seeing a solid 7ft to 10ft southerly swell, but the wind is a complete mess. Onshore, cross-onshore, and even a risk of thunderstorms churn it up. The water is running at 88°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, a proper anomaly of 5°F above average. The combined swell energy is strong, hitting 2300 to 3531, but with poor surf conditions and a moderate cross-onshore chop, it’s not worth paddling out. This is more of a kite-surfing setup, honestly.
Saturday, September 5th, is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, but it’s cross-onshore. The afternoon cleans up nicely though – clean conditions with a 7ft swell from the SW, cross-offshore wind, and moderate energy (1770). Decent enough for a session, but not the highlight.
Now, here’s the one. Sunday, September 6th, morning. Glassy. Absolute glass. A 4ft SSW swell with a long period of 15 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. It’s glassy, the energy is moderate (1481), and this is the best window we’ve got. It’s clean, it’s lined up, and it’s perfect for experienced surfers. The break is exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is S, so the SSW swell is right in the zone. The crowds can be a factor here, but honestly, for conditions like this, it’s worth it.
The rest of the first week is a slow fade. Monday and Tuesday have some clean cross-offshore mornings, but the swell drops to 3ft to 6ft, and the energy slides from 1290 down to 510. Still surfable, but nothing special.
The second week, from the 10th onward, the swell really drops off. We’re looking at waist-high stuff, 2ft to 4ft, with long to very long periods (14 to 18 seconds). The winds are mostly glassy or light cross-offshore, which keeps it clean, but the energy is weak, ranging from 322 to 880. There’s a promising blip on Thursday, September 17th, afternoon – a 2ft swell from the SW with a period of 21 seconds, combined energy of 532, and glassy conditions. It’s very long period, so it’ll be straight at the beach, but for a point or reef spot, that’s a proper groundswell. It’s just a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, don’t bother with the first few days. Your best bet is Sunday, September 6th, morning. That’s the one. After that, the surf gets small and clean, but mostly for the log or a longboard.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1205 | 3035 | 3086 | 2427 | 2137 | 2739 | 1969 | 1585 | 1204 | 921 | 919 | 647 | 656 | 639 | 857 | 750 | 342 | 282 | 246 | 214 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:50AM1.60m | 11:58PM0.96m | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.50m | 4:15AM0.78m | 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 | ||||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 |
1205 | 3035 | 3086 | 2427 | 2137 | 2739 | 1969 | 1585 | 1204 | 745 | 919 | 399 | 550 | 639 | 857 | 750 | 292 | 282 | 233 | 214 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
714 | 390 | 59 | 659 | 1124 | 1110 | 945 | 1141 | 945 | 921 | 840 | 647 | 275 | 515 | 494 | 452 | 245 | 273 | 246 | 186 | 381 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | WSW 9 | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
381 | 106 | 63 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 337 | 656 | 10 | 58 | 88 | 342 | 111 | 31 | 214 | 155 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 455 | 50 | 426 | 501 | 33 | 426 | 66 | 0 | 75 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 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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