
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,922 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 (Oct 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
716 | 647 | 887 | 1250 | 798 | 1081 | 1054 | 851 | 1009 | 887 | 1856 | 1469 | 1184 | 1169 | 1027 | 794 | 763 | 610 | 610 | 501 | 596 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:00PM1.56m | 7:56AM1.72m | 8:33PM1.51m | 8:16AM1.75m | 9:04PM1.42m | 8:35AM1.74m | 9:34PM1.31m | 8:54AM1.71m | 10:03PM1.19m | 9:12AM1.64m | 10:33PM1.06m | 9:28AM1.56m | 11:11PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:54PM0.27m | 1:52AM0.43m | 2:23PM0.19m | 2:12AM0.51m | 2:51PM0.16m | 2:29AM0.60m | 3:19PM0.19m | 2:44AM0.67m | 3:48PM0.25m | 2:55AM0.74m | 4:17PM0.34m | 3:00AM0.80m | 4:52PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.84m | |||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 31 | 36 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
561 | 647 | 887 | 1250 | 524 | 1081 | 1054 | 851 | 647 | 647 | 1856 | 1469 | 1184 | 1169 | 1027 | 794 | 763 | 610 | 610 | 501 | 507 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 18 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SE 11 | SE 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 18 | WNW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 15 | W 4 | W 5 | NW 16 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 |
164 | 508 | 240 | 488 | 798 | 398 | 224 | 465 | 279 | 887 | 53 | 33 | 13 | 74 | 9 | 15 | 64 | 21 | 29 | 178 | 596 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SE 11 | SW 14 | NW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 8 | NW 12 | SE 7 | NW 19 | NW 19 | WNW 15 | NW 18 | SSE 7 | NW 16 | SW 22 | NW 14 | WNW 14 |
716 | 155 | 469 | 33 | 167 | 178 | 441 | 716 | 1009 | 82 | 6 | 12 | 96 | 96 | 42 | 78 | 5 | 64 | 118 | 54 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 12 | W 6 | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | NW 6 |
235 | 262 | 225 | 74 | 92 | 67 | 88 | — | — | — | 94 | 193 | 20 | 9 | 27 | — | 21 | 34 | — | 30 | 38 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 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.
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.










