Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
30.8°C
2.7° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,826 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s is also forecast. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Zippers-Costa Azul. The 16-day window kicks off with a solid pulse of long-period groundswell from the south-southwest, but the first few days are held back by wind and tide issues that keep the scores down. The real standout action starts later on, with a couple of sweet windows of glassy, clean conditions that’ll light up this beach-and-reef setup.

The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild going on.

Friday 28 August – Swell is running 4.3 ft to 4.6 ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, pushing combined energy into the strong range (1127–1276). Morning has a cross-shore breeze that leaves a slight chop, but the afternoon swings cross-off with a fresh breeze—cleaner but still a bit tricky. Scores are average at best, nothing to get too excited about.

Saturday 29 August – Similar swell size around 4.6 ft to 5.2 ft, period still long at 15–16 seconds, energy strong (1293–1339). Morning has a light cross-onshore bump, but the afternoon cleans right up with a moderate cross-off breeze. Still only average quality though.

Sunday 30 August – Swell drops a touch, 3.9 ft to 5.6 ft, period shortening to 12–14 seconds, energy still strong (1233–934). Morning is choppy with a cross-onshore, but the afternoon goes clean again. Not the best.

Monday 31 August – Swell size drops to 3.0 ft to 4.3 ft, period goes short at 9 seconds in the afternoon. Combined energy drops to moderate–weak (514–558). The afternoon surprise: a mention of very good conditions, with light offshore and clean lines. That’s a bright spot—tiny but tidy.

Tuesday 01 September – Drop-off. Swell around 3.0 ft to 3.3 ft, period back up to 13 seconds but wind is onshore or light cross-onshore. Energy moderate to weak (542–826). Not much happening.

Wednesday 02 September – Still small, 3.0 ft swell, long 16-second period but onshore wind. Energy moderate (926–894). Poor conditions.

Thursday 03 September – Picking up again: 3.9 ft to 4.6 ft swell, very long 17–18 seconds, strong energy (1164–1335). Onshore and cross-onshore winds though, so it’s messy.

Friday 04 September – Now we’re talking. Swell holds at 4.6 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, combined energy strong (1234). The afternoon goes cross-off with a light breeze—clean lines, and the finder marks it as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the first real standout: clean, chest-high sets with that long-period push.

Saturday 05 September – Swell backs off a whisker to 3.9 ft–4.3 ft, period still 15–16 seconds, energy moderate to strong (978–752). Morning is clean with a gentle cross-off. Solid session for the intermediate crew.

Sunday 06 September – Clean and glassy. Morning swell 3.3 ft, 14-second period, energy moderate (793). Afternoon has 4.3 ft swell with a shorter 11-second period, glassy calm winds. Both sessions marked as very good. This is a beauty of a day—light winds, no chop, fun waves.

Monday 07 September – Swell jumps to 6.6 ft–7.2 ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, combined energy strong (1497–1514). This is big—over 6.6 ft means experts only. Onshore and cross-onshore wind though, so it’s a bit lumpy. Not the pick.

Tuesday 08 September – Morning has 5.9 ft swell, but the afternoon glass-off is magic: 3.0 ft swell but with a 17-second period, combined energy strong (1087), calm winds and glassy surface. Another standout for experienced surfers, but the size is small so it’s more about quality than power.

Wednesday 09 September – Swell 3.6 ft, 16 seconds, energy moderate (804–907). Light cross-shore breeze, nothing special.

Thursday 10 September – Morning and afternoon both glassy with 3.9 ft swell from the SSW at 16 seconds, energy moderate (875–833). Expect very good conditions—smooth, clean, and fun. This is another standout for a relaxed session.

Friday 11 September – Swell drops to 3.0 ft, period 15–16 seconds, energy moderate (565–553). Light onshore wind, not much juice.

Saturday 12 September – The run ends: 2.6 ft swell, 14 seconds, energy weak (494). Poor conditions. No surf to chase.

Best of the window: The afternoon of Friday 04 September and the whole

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
28
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
9
1.3
SW
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
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13
1
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13
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
268
932
1235
969
933
1067
1775
770
545
390
277
278
269
261
351
274
381
395
357
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
15
SSW
20
SW
10
W
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
NW
15
E
5
SSE
5
NW
15
SE
15
S
5
WSW
Wind State
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
8:05PM1.71m
8:55AM1.49m
8:37PM1.68m
9:14AM1.56m
9:09PM1.61m
9:34AM1.61m
9:42PM1.50m
9:56AM1.64m
10:18PM1.34m
10:21AM1.64m
10:59PM1.15m
10:50AM1.60m
11:58PM0.96m
Low Tide
2:39AM0.17m
2:34PM0.50m
3:00AM0.22m
3:07PM0.43m
3:21AM0.31m
3:41PM0.39m
3:41AM0.42m
4:19PM0.39m
3:59AM0.54m
5:04PM0.43m
4:14AM0.66m
6:03PM0.50m
4:15AM0.78m
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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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