
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Zippers-Costa Azul. This is a solid beach and reef set-up that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s been pretty consistent over the outlook. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so a wetsuit is all you’ll need.
The first window of proper surf kicks off on Monday the 20th, but it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the energy is moderate (757). The wind is light and onshore from the ESE, so it’s not going to be a classic. The afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft, still that long period, but the wind swings cross-shore and the wave energy bumps up to 974. Still, it’s a bit marginal for getting excited.
Now, Tuesday the 21st is where things start to look a little more interesting. The morning is clean with a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-onshore. The real standout is Tuesday afternoon. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore. The wave energy is moderate (778) and the conditions are clean. This is a solid session for intermediates.
The best of the bunch, though, is shaping up for Wednesday the 22nd. The morning is a bit bumpy with a 6ft SW swell, but the wind is light cross-onshore. The afternoon is the gem. The swell drops to 4ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The combined energy is strong (1237), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The wave energy is good, the wind is perfect, and the break should be handling it well.
Thursday the 23rd keeps the momentum going. The morning is a little messy with an onshore breeze, but the afternoon is glassy with a 0 mph wind and a 4ft SW swell. The period is 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (567). Clean, glassy conditions are always a treat.
Friday the 24th sees a drop in swell size, with a 2ft SSW swell in the morning, but the period is a very long 24 seconds. The energy is moderate (684) but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not the best. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft from the SW with a 21-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a bit of chop.
The weekend of the 25th and 26th has a solid run of swell, with 4ft to 5ft SSW/SW swells, and periods in the 18-20 second range. The Saturday afternoon has a 5ft SW swell, a 19-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze, giving clean conditions. The energy is strong (2138). Sunday afternoon is similar, with a 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and cross-offshore wind.
The new week from Monday the 27th to Tuesday the 28th continues with consistent 5ft to 6ft SSW swells, periods around 16-18 seconds, and mostly cross-offshore or cross winds. The wave energy is solid, staying in the 1400-1800 range. These are reliable, surfable days.
The stretch from Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the period falls off significantly. The wind turns onshore and strong, with swell dropping below 3ft and energy falling to weak levels. The surf becomes poor, with a lot of onshore wind and rain. The last few days of the outlook are a write-off, with a 34 mph onshore wind on the 3rd of August and small, messy swell.
The real standout is Wednesday afternoon, the 22nd of July. That glassy session with the 4ft SW swell and strong energy is the best you’ll see. The Tuesday afternoon before it is also a solid pick. The second week is a bit of a gamble, but the first week has some nice clean windows.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
739 | 458 | 832 | 666 | 489 | 607 | 1077 | 1118 | 630 | 666 | 348 | 371 | 964 | 368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 1845 | 1519 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:59PM1.12m | 12:54PM1.37m | 1:14AM0.95m | 1:39PM1.36m | 2:42PM1.35m | 3:56PM1.37m | 8:28AM1.08m | 5:02PM1.42m | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48AM0.67m | 8:02PM0.77m | 5:51AM0.80m | 10:21PM0.70m | 11:43PM0.58m | 00:27AM0.46m | 10:46AM1.06m | 1:01AM0.35m | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | |||||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
739 | 458 | 832 | 666 | 489 | 607 | 1077 | 1118 | 431 | 666 | 348 | 371 | 412 | 233 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 1845 | 1519 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | S 10 |
117 | 215 | 88 | 50 | 47 | 143 | 239 | 178 | 630 | 78 | 167 | 172 | 964 | 368 | 247 | 197 | 167 | 158 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 15 | S 12 | S 7 | WNW 14 | SW 19 | SSE 13 | SSE 8 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 11 |
68 | 84 | 54 | 109 | 77 | 28 | 41 | 59 | 176 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 111 | 83 | 82 | 110 | 57 | 53 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | W 10 |
— | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 60 | 47 | 55 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 161 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 455 | 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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