Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,179 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's a look at the Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast.
Alright, we've got a solid run of waves ahead, but the key is picking the right windows. The water is sitting at a balmy 88°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.
The real standout for the whole outlook is Friday afternoon, August 14th. The swell is up to 5 ft from the SW with a long 17-second period, which lines up perfectly with the swell direction that Zippers loves. The combined energy is a solid 1225, meaning there's plenty of power in the water. Plus, you've got a clean cross-offshore breeze from the W, making for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is definitely the pick of the first week.
Friday morning on the 14th is a bit smaller at 3 ft from the SSW, with a very long 18-second period, but it's rated as marginal. The wind is light from the ESE, so it's worth a look if you're keen for a paddle. Saturday morning (August 15th) is also marginal with 5 ft from the SW, but the wind is light from the SE, so it's a bit of a gamble. The afternoon picks up a bit with a clean 4 ft from the SSW, but it's not a standout.
Sunday the 16th drops off in size and energy, with onshore and cross-shore winds making for messy conditions. Monday and Tuesday (August 17th-18th) are similar, with small surf and tricky winds. There's a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with the surf dropping to around 2 ft to 3 ft. The best of this quiet period is Thursday afternoon (August 20th) with a clean 3 ft from the SSW under a cross-offshore breeze.
Now, there's a big change coming on Sunday the 23rd. The swell jumps up massively to 13 ft to 16 ft from the SSE and S, with combined energy readings of 6943 and 10500. This is serious, powerful swell, and it's only for experts. The problem is the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it's going to be a wild, messy session. This might be more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The big energy continues into Monday and Tuesday (August 24th-25th) with 12 ft to 13 ft swell, but the winds are still messy.
The final standouts come in the second week. Wednesday morning, August 26th, is a beauty. The swell drops to a manageable 5 ft from the WSW, but the wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm. It's going to be clean and smooth. The combined energy is 841, so there's plenty of push. The afternoon also looks great with a clean 5 ft from the WSW.
Friday afternoon, August 28th, is another one to circle. The swell is 5 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WNW. The combined energy is 1209, and it's marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a real gem, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Saturday the 29th and the days after that taper off with smaller, more inconsistent swell. The early morning of the 29th has a 4 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it's not as clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
547 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 674 | 229 | 437 | 537 | 604 | 325 | 321 | 316 | 236 | 225 | 151 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:52AM1.51m | 9:34PM1.63m | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.53m | 10:43PM1.28m | 11:00AM1.50m | 11:16PM1.10m | 11:22AM1.46m | 11:56PM0.92m | 11:45AM1.39m | 12:18PM1.32m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:34PM0.52m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:12PM0.52m | 4:16AM0.43m | 4:51PM0.55m | 4:29AM0.57m | 5:33PM0.61m | 4:33AM0.69m | 6:26PM0.68m | 4:17AM0.78m | 8:35PM0.73m | 11:51PM0.61m | |||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 36 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
418 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 631 | 561 | 561 | 476 | 482 | 674 | 229 | 437 | 537 | 604 | 325 | 321 | 316 | 236 | 225 | 151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | W 5 | S 10 | SSE 9 | WNW 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 6 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
547 | 35 | 49 | 13 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 40 | 39 | 21 | 17 | 190 | 26 | 26 | 45 | 57 | 55 | 68 | 74 | 72 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 8 | NW 13 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 7 | W 15 | SSW 20 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
57 | 11 | 6 | 31 | 22 | 20 | 42 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 38 | 15 | 92 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 7 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
— | 7 | 12 | — | 13 | 21 | — | 17 | 32 | 49 | 23 | 29 | — | 24 | 28 | — | 13 | 2 | 32 | 3 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 385 | 50 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 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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