Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
29.5° C
3.0° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for Zippers-Costa Azul. We've got a bit of a slow start, then a pulse of solid energy, but we'll need to pick our moments.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off for a proper surf. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see some small swell around the 3ft to 4ft mark, but the wind is mostly cross-on or light, and the combined energy is only moderate (574 to 966). The wave quality notes are saying "marginal" – it's just not worth paddling out for.

Things start to get a little more interesting from Wednesday the 22nd afternoon. That's when we see the cross-off breeze from the west clean things up, with a 4ft SSW swell, period at 14 seconds, and combined energy kicking up to 789 (moderate). You'll get some half-decent, clean waves then.

But the real standout of the whole forecast window is Thursday the 23rd. Both morning and afternoon are looking magic. We’re talking a 5ft SSW swell, period at 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – completely offshore from the SSE swinging to SW. The combined energy is solid (707 and 659) and the wave comment is "expect very good surf conditions." This is your window. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Get out there early.

After that, the swell builds significantly. Friday the 24th afternoon sees a 4ft SW swell with a very long period of 21 seconds, pushing combined energy to 1309 (strong). Saturday the 25th afternoon has a 5ft SW swell with a 19-second period and energy at 2099 (strong). This is proper groundswell. The caveat is that with a period this long, it can break a bit straight at a beach break, but Zippers is a beach and reef setup, so it should handle it. The winds are light cross-shore, so it'll be a bit bumpy but still very surfable.

Sunday the 26th keeps the swell up at 5ft to 5ft, but the wind gets a bit stronger. Monday the 27th is all 5ft SSW swell, but the cross-on wind makes it choppy.

Then, from Tuesday the 28th of July onwards, it gets big and gnarly. We're looking at 10ft to 12ft of swell. This is expert-only territory. The combined energy is through the roof – hitting 6213 on Wednesday the 29th morning. But the wind is onshore and strong, with risk of thunderstorms. The conditions are going to be messy and dangerous. Unless you're a seasoned charger and want a beatdown, stay out of the water. This is more of a spectacular show than a surf session.

By the end of the month, Thursday the 31st of July afternoon sees the swell drop to a more manageable 6ft from the WSW, with a clean cross-off breeze. That's a decent option for the more experienced lads.

Into August, the first week looks like a return to smaller, less consistent surf with a lot of stormy wind around. It's a bit of a gamble.

So, to sum it up: Thursday the 23rd of July is your absolute best bet – glassy, clean, and a solid 5ft. If you want bigger, more powerful groundswell, Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are your next best calls, but expect a little wind bump.

Keep it salty.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 29°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
0.8
SSW
17
1.2
SW
16
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.4
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
24
1.1
SW
21
1.3
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
580
671
368
739
545
822
666
489
450
529
323
561
172
378
349
964
368
1051
1527
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
SW
15
W
10
S
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSE
15
WSW
15
NW
5
SSW
10
W
15
WNW
5
SSE
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SE
5
SW
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
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High Tide
11:11PM1.32m
12:18PM1.38m
11:59PM1.12m
12:54PM1.37m
1:14AM0.95m
1:39PM1.36m
2:42PM1.35m
3:56PM1.37m
8:28AM1.08m
5:02PM1.42m
Low Tide
5:32AM0.52m
6:29PM0.77m
5:48AM0.67m
8:02PM0.77m
5:51AM0.80m
10:21PM0.70m
11:43PM0.58m
00:27AM0.46m
10:46AM1.06m
1:01AM0.35m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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