
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,323 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s 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 (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk about Zippers-Costa Azul. This spot’s a consistent, intermediate-level beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the swell, so it can handle a lot of what comes its way. The water is sitting at a very unusual 86°F, which is about 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year—definitely feels like a warm bath out there.
The week starts off a bit lackluster. Thursday afternoon sees small 3ft SW swell with a light cross breeze, but the combined energy is only moderate at 403. We’re in a bit of a waiting pattern. Friday picks up a touch, with the morning a tiny 2ft SSW swell but a super long period of 24 seconds—that’s a real groundswell, but it’s tiny. The afternoon gets a bit more interesting with 4ft SW and a moderate cross-offshore breeze that’ll keep things clean, and the energy jumps to 1337.
The standout window is undeniably Saturday, July 25th. Saturday morning you’ve got 4ft SSW swell with glassy conditions and a slight air—basically flat calm. The combined energy is a solid 1349. That’s the best wave quality of the whole run, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It’ll be well-shaped and clean. The afternoon bumps up to 6ft but the wind swings cross-on, so the morning is the real call.
Sunday keeps a solid 5ft SSW swell but the wind is cross-on, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The energy stays high around 1467 to 1757, but the quality isn’t as good as Saturday morning.
By Monday the 27th, the swell is holding around 5ft SSW, but the cross-onshore wind is building, making things choppy. Energy is very strong at over 3000, but it’s messy.
Then things get big and ugly. From Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th, we’re looking at 8ft to 13ft S/SSW swell with onshore winds and even a risk of thunderstorms. That’s pure chaos—combination energy is off the charts, over 7000 on Wednesday, but the wind and size make it a write-off for paddling. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for a surfboard.
Thursday the 30th drops back to 10ft SSW swell but with cross-on wind, still marginal. Friday the 31st sees a cleaner 7ft WSoutherly with cross-off winds in the afternoon, so that’s a decent late option.
Heading into August, Saturday morning the 1st looks promising with 5ft WSW swell, glassy conditions, and combined energy at 766. It’ll be fun and clean. The afternoon stays glassy with 4ft. A solid little weekend window.
After that, it fades fast. Sunday the 2nd is small, and from Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 6th, we’ve got a long stretch of tiny, onshore, weak surf—energy drops below 200 most of that time. Hardly worth paddling out.
There’s a flicker of hope on Friday, August 7th, with a glassy 2ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and energy of 457, but again it’s small.
Best bet? Saturday morning, July 25th. Clean, 4ft SSW, glassy, excellent conditions for an intermediate surfer. That’s your peak. Saturday, August 1st is the best second-week option—small but clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
964 | 368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1431 | 1702 | 1367 | 2426 | 2934 | 3609 | 5070 | 2766 | 5330 | 5699 | 3416 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | ||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 35 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SW 9 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 |
964 | 67 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1431 | 1702 | 1045 | 2426 | 2934 | 3609 | 5070 | 2293 | 5330 | 5699 | 3416 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 24 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | WSW 7 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | S 15 |
149 | 368 | 82 | 71 | 41 | 39 | 48 | 16 | 191 | 763 | 1200 | 1501 | 1716 | 1159 | — | 2766 | — | — | 215 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 17 | — | W 8 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 |
101 | 83 | 98 | 45 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 20 | 140 | 311 | 1367 | — | 5 | 310 | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | WNW 7 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
181 | 40 | 90 | 66 | 41 | 29 | 24 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 70 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 426 | 33 | 10 | 426 | 455 | 68 | 312 | 455 | 10 |
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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.
Zippers-Costa Azul is 14 km (9 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










