
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 864 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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+) | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 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. The surf’s up, but it’s going to test your patience before it gets really good.
The Overall Picture
The start of this forecast period is all about a solid, long-period SW groundswell. It’s not huge, but it’s got some punch and should wrap into the coast. The first few days are a real tease, though. The ocean’s a mess with a mix of on and cross-off winds, and while the swell is there, it's not quite organized enough to make for epic waves. You'll see inconsistent, somewhat weak surf initially.
The good stuff, the real standout, comes mid-period. Around September 22, things clean right up with some seriously good morning glass and clean, lined-up walls on offer. That’s your window. The second week is super mellow, tiny surf for the most part, and you’ll be fighting more for a crumbly little wave than a head-high gem.
The Day-by-Day Breakdown
Wednesday, September 16: To kick things off, we’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell in the water. The morning is looking like a write-off with light ESE onshore winds making things a bit soft. But, the afternoon is where it's at. A light WSW cross-off breeze will groom those 4ft, 15-second period waves into something pretty clean. It’s not going to be huge, but the potential for a smooth, lined-up wall is there. The wave energy is moderate (727). This is where you want to be.
The next few days are a hard grind. Thursday, September 17 and Friday, September 18 keep the same size range, but the wind is messing things up. Mornings are cross-on, and the afternoons are either cross or cross-off with a bit of texture on the water. It's going to be a bit lumpy, and you'll be working hard for the average one. The period is long, though, so there's always hope if you find the right bank.
The Glassy Window
Now, look ahead to Monday, September 21. The morning is still a bit cross-on, but the afternoon clean-up is on. Then we hit the jackpot with Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23. We’re still looking at that solid 4ft of SW groundswell, but now the winds go light and variable, even glassy at times. This is the period you want. Tuesday morning is straight-up glassy, and the afternoon is smooth as a lake. Wednesday morning is a bit of an onshore unknown, but Wednesday afternoon comes back to clean and glassy. These are the days where the break is going to show its true colors. The energy is moderate (820), and with those long intervals, it's going to be worth the paddle out.
Thursday, September 24: Another gem. The swell eases slightly to 3ft, but it’s still SW. The winds are dead glassy in the morning and stay light all day. This is a quality, albeit small, day. Perfect for a log or a fun single-fin. The wave energy has dropped back, but that means less push and more time to pick your line.
The Second Week Lull
After that, we hit the doldrums. From Friday, September 25 through the end of the month, the swell fades, and the winds turn onshore. We’ve got a run of small, weak surf with dropping energy and increasing SE wind. Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29 look particularly bleak, with poor conditions, a lot of onshore wind, and pushing 2ft of disorganized chop. This setup looks like more of a kite-surfing kind of moment than a paddle surf. The last day of the forecast, Thursday, October 1, is still in the marginal-poor zone, so don't hold your breath. It's a long stretch of waiting for the next proper swell.
Zippers-Costa Azul is a consistent spot, which is good, but its strength is in the points and reefs, not in this kind of shifty, wind-affected swell. Given the long-period nature of this southwest groundswell, it should be working well, but the wind is going to be the deciding factor. Be patient, pick your windows, and don’t be afraid to skip the messy hours.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | 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 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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627 | 575 | 544 | 515 | 472 | 367 | 388 | 450 | 380 | 460 | 455 | 455 | 621 | 678 | 553 | 745 | 864 | 694 | 644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.08m | 10:13AM1.52m | 11:15PM0.92m | 10:24AM1.44m | 10:28AM1.34m | 9:55AM1.24m | 8:18AM1.19m | 4:33PM1.23m | 7:28AM1.22m | 5:32PM1.35m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37AM0.74m | 5:25PM0.56m | 3:20AM0.79m | 6:26PM0.68m | 11:35PM0.65m | 00:01AM0.53m | 12:17PM1.10m | 00:21AM0.43m | 12:16PM0.97m | 00:40AM0.35m | |||||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
627 | 575 | 544 | 515 | 472 | 367 | 273 | 246 | 192 | 460 | 455 | 455 | 621 | 678 | 553 | 745 | 864 | 694 | 644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
61 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 305 | 62 | 388 | 450 | 380 | 178 | 169 | 131 | 117 | 111 | 109 | 73 | 68 | 93 | 110 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 12 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
6 | 79 | 140 | 224 | 52 | 297 | 68 | 54 | 53 | 61 | 43 | 39 | 37 | 38 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 30 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 504 | 0 | 8 | 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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