Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you about the upcoming surf at Zippers-Costa Azul. This is a beach and reef setup that’s exposed to the south swell, and it’s a consistent spot for intermediates. The water here is sitting at 87°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through. It’s not huge, but the quality is what’s got me talking. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong, hitting the mid hundreds early on and climbing into the 800s and 900s later, so there’s plenty of push behind these waves.

Friday the 11th kicks things off with a 4ft SW swell, but it’s a bit marginal with a light onshore breeze in the morning. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off wind and 3ft waves, and that’s when you’ll want to paddle out.

Saturday the 12th is the first real standout. Glassy conditions all day – that’s right, zero wind in the morning and again in the afternoon. You’ll be surfing 3ft of clean, lined-up SW swell with moderate energy. It’s small but perfect, and with no wind, it’ll be silky smooth. The water is still that warm anomaly, so it’s a joy.

Sunday the 13th is smaller, around 2ft to 2ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds in the afternoon – that’s a very long period groundswell. At a point break setup like this, those long lines will wrap in nicely. The afternoon has a cross-off breeze, so it’s clean.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th keep the quality high with glassy mornings and clean afternoons. Swell holds steady around 2ft to 2ft, but the period stays long, and the energy builds from 360 up to 568 on Tuesday afternoon – that’s when it really starts to hum.

Now, the true standouts come from Wednesday the 16th onward. Wednesday morning has a 3ft SSW swell with glassy conditions, and the energy is up at 636. That’s a beautiful combo. Thursday the 17th is even better – 4ft SSW swell, glassy, and energy hits 856. That’s the pick of the first week. It’s not big, but it’s consistent, clean, and has that long period groundswell feel.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see the energy climb even higher, with 761 and 725, but the wind gets a little tricky. Sunday the 20th is a massive day – 4ft SW swell, glassy morning, and the energy peaks at 931. That’s strong wave energy, and with the long 19-second period, the sets will be powerful and well-spaced. This is the best of the whole forecast.

Monday the 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd keep it pumping with 4ft SW swell and clean conditions, energy in the 800s. The period drops a touch but still holds strong.

The last few days from the 24th to the 26th fade a little. The swell drops to 3ft and 2ft, and the period shortens. Still some clean windows, but the real fire is in the middle of the run.

So, to boil it down: the absolute best is Sunday the 20th with that 4ft SW swell, glassy morning, and 931 energy. Right behind it, Thursday the 17th with 4ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. If you want clean, small, and perfect, Saturday the 12th is your day. Crowds are often here, so expect company on those standout days.

Rusty.

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