Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.96° N 109.80° W

Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zippers-Costa Azul sea temperature is
31.5°C
3.5° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (MST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, the outlook is pretty bleak to start. There’s a long stretch of messy, blown-out, or just plain weak surf ahead. We’re looking at a gap from now until about the morning of Monday, August 31st, before anything starts to look interesting. The first real window of decent quality shows up then, so don’t bother checking the wax on your boards just yet.

Let’s break it down. The only spot on the radar is Zippers-Costa Azul. It’s a beach and reef setup, exposed to the south, and it usually handles a swell. The water temperature is sitting at 89°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so expect bathwater conditions.

For the next week or so, you’re looking at a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the south and southwest, with moderate breeze to gentle breeze strength. The swell stays small, mostly under 3 ft, with short to moderate periods. The combined energy is weak to moderate, ranging from around 325 to 896. That’s not going to do much. A few sessions on August 27th (Thursday afternoon) might look clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is only 2 ft, so it’s barely a ripple.

The first sign of life comes on Monday, August 31st. Monday morning has a 7 ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period. That’s a moderate groundswell. The wind is light and cross-shore from the SW, which should keep it tidy. The combined energy is strong at 1793. That afternoon looks even better: still 8 ft from the SSW, but the wind shifts to a clean cross-offshore from the west at 12 mph. This could be the standout of the whole period. The swell is solid, and the wind is cooperating. Keep in mind, at 8 ft, it’s getting into expert territory, especially on a reef setup.

Tuesday, September 1st, is another good one. Morning has 4 ft swell from the SSW with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is completely glassy – dead calm, 0 mph from the SW. That is a major positive. Expect clean, smooth conditions. The afternoon picks up to 5 ft, but the wind becomes a light cross-shore from the SSW, so still very surfable. Combined energy is moderate to strong, around 685 to 737.

After that, things go downhill again. The first week of September brings strong onshore winds from the east and southeast, building into a large, powerful swell. By September 5th (Saturday), we’re looking at a 10 ft swell from the SSW with a 15-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, which will produce a lot of energy. The combined energy hits a massive 3580. But the wind is howling onshore from the SSE at 12 mph. That’s a messy, dangerous setup for paddle surfing. With the beach and reef setup, this is more interesting for kite surfing than for a surfer on a standard board. The conditions are just too raw.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Your best bet is to sit tight until Monday, August 31st, and Tuesday, September 1st. That’s your window. The swell direction is consistently from the SSW, which is close to the optimum S direction for this spot. The standout session is Monday afternoon with 8 ft of clean swell and a cross-offshore wind. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s the one to aim for. The glassy Tuesday morning is a solid second choice for smaller, cleaner waves.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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4
2
2
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0
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0
2
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
10
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
297
289
214
447
492
347
724
523
327
302
178
171
169
251
273
268
932
1383
1170
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
WNW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
NW
15
SE
15
SSW
5
W
15
S
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
SE
20
W
15
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
4:50PM1.32m
8:09AM1.17m
5:48PM1.43m
8:03AM1.22m
6:28PM1.54m
8:10AM1.29m
7:03PM1.63m
8:22AM1.35m
7:34PM1.69m
8:38AM1.42m
8:05PM1.71m
8:55AM1.49m
8:37PM1.68m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.37m
12:16PM1.02m
1:15AM0.28m
12:42PM0.91m
1:36AM0.20m
1:08PM0.80m
1:57AM0.16m
1:36PM0.69m
2:18AM0.14m
2:04PM0.59m
2:39AM0.17m
2:34PM0.50m
3:00AM0.22m
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5:58
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5:58
5:58
6:00
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6:45
6:45
6:44
6:43
6:42
6:40
6:39
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5
Temp °C
31
29
31
31
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31
31
28
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31
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32
29
Feels °C
34
34
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32
32
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31
35
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32
32
36
37
31
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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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