Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Zippers-Costa Azul. The 16-day window kicks off with a solid pulse of long-period groundswell from the south-southwest, but the first few days are held back by wind and tide issues that keep the scores down. The real standout action starts later on, with a couple of sweet windows of glassy, clean conditions that’ll light up this beach-and-reef setup.

The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild going on.

Friday 28 August – Swell is running 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, pushing combined energy into the strong range (1127–1276). Morning has a cross-shore breeze that leaves a slight chop, but the afternoon swings cross-off with a fresh breeze—cleaner but still a bit tricky. Scores are average at best, nothing to get too excited about.

Saturday 29 August – Similar swell size around 4.6 ft to 5.2 ft, period still long at 15–16 seconds, energy strong (1293–1339). Morning has a light cross-onshore bump, but the afternoon cleans right up with a moderate cross-off breeze. Still only average quality though.

Sunday 30 August – Swell drops a touch, 3.9 ft to 5.6 ft, period shortening to 12–14 seconds, energy still strong (1233–934). Morning is choppy with a cross-onshore, but the afternoon goes clean again. Not the best.

Monday 31 August – Swell size drops to 3.0 ft to 4.3 ft, period goes short at 9 seconds in the afternoon. Combined energy drops to moderate–weak (514–558). The afternoon surprise: a mention of very good conditions, with light offshore and clean lines. That’s a bright spot—tiny but tidy.

Tuesday 01 September – Drop-off. Swell around 3.0 ft to 3.3 ft, period back up to 13 seconds but wind is onshore or light cross-onshore. Energy moderate to weak (542–826). Not much happening.

Wednesday 02 September – Still small, 3.0 ft swell, long 16-second period but onshore wind. Energy moderate (926–894). Poor conditions.

Thursday 03 September – Picking up again: 3.9 ft to 4.6 ft swell, very long 17–18 seconds, strong energy (1164–1335). Onshore and cross-onshore winds though, so it’s messy.

Friday 04 September – Now we’re talking. Swell holds at 4.6 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, combined energy strong (1234). The afternoon goes cross-off with a light breeze—clean lines, and the finder marks it as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the first real standout: clean, chest-high sets with that long-period push.

Saturday 05 September – Swell backs off a whisker to 3.9 ft–4.3 ft, period still 15–16 seconds, energy moderate to strong (978–752). Morning is clean with a gentle cross-off. Solid session for the intermediate crew.

Sunday 06 September – Clean and glassy. Morning swell 3.3 ft, 14-second period, energy moderate (793). Afternoon has 4.3 ft swell with a shorter 11-second period, glassy calm winds. Both sessions marked as very good. This is a beauty of a day—light winds, no chop, fun waves.

Monday 07 September – Swell jumps to 6.6 ft–7.2 ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, combined energy strong (1497–1514). This is big—over 6.6 ft means experts only. Onshore and cross-onshore wind though, so it’s a bit lumpy. Not the pick.

Tuesday 08 September – Morning has 5.9 ft swell, but the afternoon glass-off is magic: 3.0 ft swell but with a 17-second period, combined energy strong (1087), calm winds and glassy surface. Another standout for experienced surfers, but the size is small so it’s more about quality than power.

Wednesday 09 September – Swell 3.6 ft, 16 seconds, energy moderate (804–907). Light cross-shore breeze, nothing special.

Thursday 10 September – Morning and afternoon both glassy with 3.9 ft swell from the SSW at 16 seconds, energy moderate (875–833). Expect very good conditions—smooth, clean, and fun. This is another standout for a relaxed session.

Friday 11 September – Swell drops to 3.0 ft, period 15–16 seconds, energy moderate (565–553). Light onshore wind, not much juice.

Saturday 12 September – The run ends: 2.6 ft swell, 14 seconds, energy weak (494). Poor conditions. No surf to chase.

Best of the window: The afternoon of Friday 04 September and the whole

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