Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
31.1° C
3.3° 

Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-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 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 (Aug 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
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 this one.

We’ve got a solid run of SSW groundswell coming through. The early part of the week has some clean windows, but the real highlight is way out at the end of the month. Here’s how it shakes out.

Friday the 14th starts off bad with an onshore breeze and only 3ft of swell. Don’t bother. But by Friday afternoon, it cleans right up. You’ve got a solid 5ft SW swell with a long 17-second period and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong. This is a proper session for intermediate surfers at Zippers-Costa Azul – the reef and beach combo should be serving up some nicely shaped waves.

Saturday the 15th is mixed. The morning’s blown out, but Saturday afternoon drops back to 4ft SSW with a cross-offshore breeze. Cleaner, but the energy has eased. Decent for a late one.

Sunday the 16th morning is a gem. The wind goes glassy, the swell sits at 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the energy is still moderate. That glassy wind is a huge plus. The best, cleanest waves of the first few days. Afternoon gets a bit sketchy with thunderstorms possible and a cross-shore wind.

Monday the 17th afternoon is worth a look – a clean 4ft SSW swell, cross-offshore breeze, and good energy. Not huge, but tidy.

Then we hit a lull. From Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th, the swell drops under 3ft. The surf gets weaker and less consistent. You could still find a wave on the better tides.

Friday the 21st afternoon is interesting for a last-ditch session – glassy wind, but the swell is only 2ft. Super small. Grab a log.

Now, here’s the big one. A huge pulse shows up on Monday the 24th of August. That morning you’ve got a solid 10ft SSE swell, but the wind is onshore (ESE at 12 mph) and the period is short (10 seconds), so it’s going to be a lumpy, windy mess. Afternoon pushes up to 12ft SSE, same short period, still onshore. The energy is massive, but the wind just tears it apart. This is more for the kite crowd, not for paddling.

The true standout is Wednesday the 26th of August. Morning and afternoon both have that magic combo: 5ft SSW swell, a 12-second period, and glassy off the water. The energy is healthy. The wind is barely a whisper. This is easily the best session of the entire 16-day window. It’s clean, punchy, and just the right size for intermediates to have a ball out at Zippers. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Thursday the 27th is still surfable with 4ft SW, but a light cross-onshore wind will put a bit of a crinkle on the face.

After that, we’re done. Friday the 28th gets hit with a gale-force wind (40 mph ENE) and Saturday the 29th has a fresh onshore howl. The window closes hard.

So to sum it up: your best bets are Friday afternoon the 14th for a clean intro, Sunday morning the 16th for glassy conditions, and Wednesday the 26th of August is the day to circle. That’s the one that’ll have you smiling.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.9
SSW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
1
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14
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
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16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
547
1179
1044
1018
822
631
561
561
476
482
674
229
437
537
604
325
321
316
236
225
151
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
W
15
NW
5
SE
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
W
10
SE
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
S
15
SW
10
WNW
5
SSE
15
WSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:52AM1.51m
9:34PM1.63m
10:16AM1.53m
10:09PM1.47m
10:39AM1.53m
10:43PM1.28m
11:00AM1.50m
11:16PM1.10m
11:22AM1.46m
11:56PM0.92m
11:45AM1.39m
12:18PM1.32m
Low Tide
3:34PM0.52m
3:57AM0.28m
4:12PM0.52m
4:16AM0.43m
4:51PM0.55m
4:29AM0.57m
5:33PM0.61m
4:33AM0.69m
6:26PM0.68m
4:17AM0.78m
8:35PM0.73m
11:51PM0.61m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
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33
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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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