
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for Zippers-Costa Azul. We've got a mixed bag ahead, but a couple of sessions that are worth circling on the calendar.
The pattern starts with a solid pulse of swell on Wednesday the 29th of July. We’re talking a 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, packing a punch of 1704 combined energy. The morning is a bit of a write-off with a cross-shore wind, but Wednesday afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, cleaning it right up for experienced surfers. That’s a standout window.
Thursday the 30th still has some decent energy, with the swell dropping slightly to 4ft in the morning, but the wind is a cross-onshore, so not as clean. The afternoon, however, is a gem. Clean 4ft surf with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. That’s the pick of the early days for a more manageable size.
After that, the surf drops off significantly. Friday the 31st through to the end of the first week sees waves shrinking below 3ft and the energy dropping to weak levels (around 324 to 129). The winds are a mix of onshore and cross-off, but the lack of size makes it a tough call. There's a long flat spell from the 1st of August right through to the 6th, with barely a ripple worth mentioning.
A new pulse of swell arrives on Thursday afternoon the 6th of August. It’s a small 2ft swell, but with a very long 18-second period, giving it a surprising 409 energy for its size. The wind is light and offshore, so it’s clean. It’s a subtle one, but if you’re desperate for a wave, it’s a window. The following week sees a slow build, with the swell hovering around 3ft to 3ft, but the wind is often cross or onshore, keeping the quality marginal.
The real standout in the second week is Wednesday afternoon the 12th of August. The swell is a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a rare treat, and combined with 627 energy, it’s the best-looking session in the whole run. The morning of the 13th also has some potential with a 3ft swell and light onshore winds, but it’s not as clean.
Zippers is a consistent beach and reef setup, so it will handle these swells, but the long-period groundswells like this can be a bit tricky on the beach break sections, making the reef part the better option. Expect crowds to be often, especially on the good afternoons.
Overall, the call is clear: Wednesday afternoon the 29th is the big one for the experienced crew, and Wednesday afternoon the 12th is the sleeper hit for cleaner, slightly smaller waves. The rest of the time, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 |
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853 | 1241 | 1125 | 857 | 732 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 396 | 265 | 181 | 152 | 103 | 96 | 116 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | 10:00AM1.37m | 9:18PM1.64m | 10:22AM1.41m | 9:51PM1.54m | 10:45AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.40m | 11:11AM1.48m | 11:08PM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM0.11m | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | 3:19PM0.66m | 3:58AM0.23m | 3:55PM0.64m | 4:20AM0.33m | 4:36PM0.62m | 4:42AM0.45m | 5:24PM0.62m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 9 |
853 | 1241 | 1125 | 857 | 732 | 577 | 453 | 336 | 396 | 265 | 181 | 152 | 103 | 96 | 116 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 |
822 | 422 | 324 | 373 | 258 | 219 | 122 | 81 | 68 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 92 | 87 | 66 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 8 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
437 | 41 | 26 | 16 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 26 | 25 | 106 | 6 | 21 | 24 | 31 | 30 | 10 | 35 | 90 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 8 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 8 | W 4 |
8 | 8 | 31 | 52 | 15 | 15 | 14 | — | 12 | 5 | 3 | 81 | 16 | 8 | 24 | 19 | 9 | 43 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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