Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 3,720 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s in the water for Zippers-Costa Azul.
The water is cooking at 86°, which is a full 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real treat.
We get going slow. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon sees a small 4ft swell from the SW, 11-second period, moderate energy. The wind is light and cross, so it’s rideable but nothing special.
Thursday the 23rd afternoon is a bit better: 3ft from the SW with a cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. Energy is moderate.
Friday the 24th afternoon brings a 4ft swell from the SW, but a very long 21-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong. It’ll shape up well but expect long lulls between sets.
The standout is Saturday the 25th morning. We’ve got 4ft from the SSW, a 20-second period, strong energy, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. The forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to aim for. Monday the 27th afternoon is another banger: 5ft from the SSW, 17 seconds, and massive energy of 2640. Clean wind again.
Tuesday the 28th morning is also solid with 6ft from the SSW and glassy conditions. That’s as clean as it gets.
Then things get nasty. From Wednesday the 29th afternoon through Friday the 31st, the wind turns onshore and howls. A massive 16ft swell hits on Thursday the 30th morning. That’s for experts only, and with that wind, it’s going to be a windblown mess. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddling.
After that, the swell drops to tiny. From Saturday the 1st of August, we’re looking at small, clean waves under 3ft. Sunday the 2nd of August morning is glassy with a 2ft, 13-second swell. Perfect for a log if you’re not looking for power. The rest of the first week is just small, clean but weak.
So, the best is Saturday the 25th morning and Monday the 27th afternoon. Good, long-period groundswell, clean winds, and plenty of juice. Get on it while it’s good. The rest is a slow start, a messy stormy middle, and a long, clean but small finish.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 361 | 213 | 175 | 173 | 964 | 368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1431 | 1702 | 1422 | 1543 | 1796 | 1657 | 1276 | 1230 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:42PM1.35m | 3:56PM1.37m | 8:28AM1.08m | 5:02PM1.42m | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | 8:23AM1.17m | 6:35PM1.57m | 8:39AM1.21m | 7:12PM1.64m | 8:58AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:43PM0.58m | 00:27AM0.46m | 10:46AM1.06m | 1:01AM0.35m | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | 12:39PM0.95m | 1:57AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.88m | 2:24AM0.13m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:49AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 361 | 213 | 175 | 173 | 964 | 368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1431 | 1702 | 1422 | 1543 | 952 | 773 | 540 | 1230 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 236 | 186 | 78 | 151 | 101 | 67 | 82 | 51 | 41 | 44 | 33 | 33 | 77 | 394 | 683 | 756 | 1796 | 1657 | 1276 | 338 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | W 6 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 4 | SE 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 6 | W 5 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 176 | 160 | 30 | 47 | 149 | 83 | 82 | 45 | 29 | 29 | 52 | 31 | 116 | 37 | 11 | 341 | 18 | 24 | 14 | 117 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | W 8 | W 9 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 51 | 49 | 32 | 20 | 45 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 32 | 55 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 55 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
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