
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Water’s warm – about 87°F, and that’s a good two and a half degrees warmer than it should be for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
We’ve got a long stretch ahead, and honestly, the first few days are going to be a bit of a grind. The surf’s there, but it's small and the wind’s going to be messing with things. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are looking marginal at best – light winds but cross-onshore, and the swell is only around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW. The energy is moderate, somewhere in the 440 to 682 range, but it’s just not clean enough to get excited about. Sunday the 9th is a write-off, mate – poor conditions, chop, and cross-shore winds. Monday the 10th isn't much better.
The first real glimmer of hope comes mid-week. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th start to clean up. We’re looking at 3ft of SSW swell, period around 16 seconds, and the wind drops right out. Thursday afternoon is a stand-out early call – glassy, calm, with a 3ft SW swell. The energy is still moderate, but the clean conditions will make it feel better than it is. That’s your pick for the first week.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Friday the 14th afternoon is the real standout of the whole run. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, with a 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to 1224, which is strong, and the wind is a light cross-offshore. This is the day to clear your schedule. It’ll be bigger and more powerful, definitely for the experienced crew – that’s over the 5ft mark, so it’s not one for the beginners.
The weekend after that, the 15th and 16th, gets a bit messy again with a risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore winds, so expect it to be lumpy. The swell stays around 4ft to 5ft, but the quality drops right off.
The second week, from the 17th onwards, is more of the same – small, around 3ft to 4ft, with that SSW direction. The afternoons on Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th look clean with light offshore winds, but the energy is only moderate. Nothing that’s going to blow your mind, but if you’re keen for a paddle, those afternoons are your best bet. The mornings are mostly onshore and not worth it.
So, bottom line: don’t get too worked up about this week. The waves are there, but the wind’s not playing the game. Save your energy for Friday the 14th afternoon – that’s the one that’s got some real grunt to it. And keep an eye on Thursday the 13th afternoon for a clean, small day if you just need to get wet.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 |
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475 | 448 | 487 | 561 | 344 | 400 | 389 | 282 | 195 | 253 | 332 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 386 | 371 | 362 | 340 | 358 | 344 | 413 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 3:13PM1.48m | 7:44AM1.11m | 4:46PM1.57m | 7:50AM1.20m | 5:54PM1.68m | 8:12AM1.29m | 6:48PM1.78m | 8:36AM1.36m | 7:35PM1.84m | 9:02AM1.42m | 8:17PM1.83m | 9:27AM1.48m | 8:57PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51PM0.32m | 10:21AM1.07m | 00:42AM0.15m | 11:56AM0.98m | 1:24AM0.03m | 12:51PM0.86m | 2:01AM-0.04m | 1:35PM0.74m | 2:35AM-0.04m | 2:16PM0.64m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:56PM0.56m | 3:33AM0.14m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
475 | 448 | 487 | 561 | 344 | 400 | 389 | 282 | 195 | 222 | 181 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 386 | 371 | 362 | 340 | 358 | 344 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 5 | S 12 | SSW 18 |
153 | 87 | 114 | 69 | 68 | 71 | 52 | 41 | 65 | 62 | 70 | 44 | 61 | 96 | 109 | 24 | 98 | 85 | 12 | 98 | 413 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 12 |
54 | 41 | 42 | 40 | 28 | 59 | 23 | 22 | 111 | 253 | 332 | 166 | 113 | 45 | 44 | 47 | 14 | 7 | 60 | 253 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 3 | S 11 | W 5 | W 3 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
6 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 6 | 110 | 8 | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 5 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 20 | 33 | 15 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 312 | 0 | 426 | 316 | 0 | 426 | 10 | 0 | 312 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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