Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,700 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SSE 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 (Aug 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the coming swell window for our local stretch. Right off the bat, I gotta say, the water is cookin' at a balmy 89°, which is a solid 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's real unusual, so you'll be in for a warm one if you're paddling out at Zippers-Costa Azul.
The first few days are a bit of a struggle. Sunday the 23rd is a write-off with weak 2ft surf and a messy cross-shore wind. Monday the 24th is no better. We've got a bit more size pushing in, but that cross-onshore breeze is making a mess of things. Tuesday the 25th afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes glassy and we get a clean 2ft SW groundswell pushing in with a long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 543, nothing huge, but that glassy surface will make for some fun little waves.
Wednesday and Thursday are pretty average, with small cross-shore conditions and marginal surf. Friday the 28th morning sees a jump in size to 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the energy ramps up to 1151. The wind is onshore, so it's not clean, but there's some push there. By Saturday the 30th afternoon, we're looking at a solid 7ft SSW swell with a clean cross-off wind. That's getting into the territory where it's a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it'll be a fun wall.
The real standout, though, is Monday the 31st in the morning. The swell drops back to a manageable 5ft from the SSW (10-second period) and the wind goes dead glass. That's a recipe for perfect, clean lines. The energy is still moderate at 811. Then we get a bit of a lull before the next big push.
Alright, looking into the first week of September, the surf starts to build again. The 2nd of September shows a 6ft SSW swell with a light cross-onshore, but it'll be workable. Don't even bother on the 3rd and 4th – that wind is howling out of the east and southeast at gale force, bringing a stormy 8ft to 12ft swell and massive energy readings of 2768 and 5609. It's blown-out chaos, strictly for the kamikazes or the kite crew.
The big news is Sunday the 6th of September – and I mean *big*. We've got a solid 16ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period and an absolutely staggering energy reading of 8140. The wind is a light offshore from the NW, so the surface should be clean. This is for expert surfers only, no question. That's a serious amount of water moving. Monday the 7th morning cleans up nicely with the wind going glassy and the swell dropping to a much more manageable 8ft, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the glassy morning on Monday the 31st of August for clean, fun surf. And for the big-wave chargers, that Sunday the 6th of September is the one to circle – just be ready for a beast.
Stay wet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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214 | 431 | 333 | 504 | 458 | 161 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 171 | 169 | 251 | 273 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 1170 | 1040 | 711 | 722 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:48PM1.43m | 8:03AM1.22m | 6:28PM1.54m | 8:10AM1.29m | 7:03PM1.63m | 8:22AM1.35m | 7:34PM1.69m | 8:38AM1.42m | 8:05PM1.71m | 8:55AM1.49m | 8:37PM1.68m | 9:14AM1.56m | 9:09PM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.28m | 12:42PM0.91m | 1:36AM0.20m | 1:08PM0.80m | 1:57AM0.16m | 1:36PM0.69m | 2:18AM0.14m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:39AM0.17m | 2:34PM0.50m | 3:00AM0.22m | 3:07PM0.43m | 3:21AM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 |
210 | 275 | 333 | 504 | 458 | 161 | 202 | 153 | 71 | 171 | 133 | 251 | 245 | 268 | 932 | 1383 | 1170 | 477 | 440 | 594 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 9 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
201 | 431 | 232 | 164 | 124 | 107 | 258 | 302 | 178 | 46 | 169 | 68 | 273 | 142 | 138 | 53 | 371 | 1040 | 711 | 722 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | WSW 8 | SSE 9 | WSW 10 | SSE 9 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | WNW 11 | WSW 8 |
214 | 214 | 147 | 291 | 281 | 112 | 83 | 61 | 55 | 70 | 64 | 81 | 42 | 46 | 81 | 31 | 47 | 33 | 12 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 0 | 75 | 66 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 66 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 0 | 426 | 68 | 0 |
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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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