Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks at Zippers-Costa Azul. This spot is a consistent beach-and-reef setup that’s exposed to the south swell, and it’s got a solid run of groundswell on the horizon. The water’s sitting at 88°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—a good 5°F above average—so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or even just boardies.
We kick off Saturday, August 29th, with some SSW groundswell at 5ft and a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined swell energy is strong at 1303. Morning’s got a light cross-on breeze from the south at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a cross-off wind from the WSW at 12 mph. That long period means the waves will have plenty of punch, but at a beach-and-reef setup like this, the sets might be a bit walled and better for the reef section. It’s an intermediate-friendly size, but the crowds are often here, so expect company.
Sunday the 30th sees similar energy, with morning swell at 6ft from the SSW and a 14-second period, combined energy at 1370. That’s getting a bit hefty for beginners—over 5ft—but still solid for intermediates. The morning has clean offshore SE wind at 6 mph, making for some nice lines. Afternoon drops to 4ft but stays clean with cross-off WSW wind. Monday the 31st, the swell fades to 3ft in the morning, period drops to 13 seconds, and energy drops to 587. The wind’s onshore, so it’s a bit of a down day.
Tuesday, September 1st, is a weird one. Morning has a risk of thunderstorms and onshore ENE wind at 9 mph, with just 3ft of swell—not worth it. But then the afternoon turns glassy, with zero wind and 3ft of SSW swell at 13 seconds, energy at 596. That’s a real surprise window—clean, small, but fun if you’ve got a log. The calm conditions will make it a joy to paddle out.
Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th, the swell builds back up from the SW, with periods around 16-18 seconds and energy climbing to 1846 by Friday morning. But the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with moderate breezes, so the quality is marginal. Friday the 4th afternoon has a gentle cross-shore wind, but the swell is 5ft at 16 seconds, still a bit lumpy. Not your best days.
Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, September 5th, morning. We’ve got 4ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, combined energy at 1170, and a light cross-off wind from the WSW at 6 mph. The conditions are clean, the waves will have good shape, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the window—solid groundswell, offshore-ish wind, and the reef will handle that long period nicely. Crowds are often, so get there early.
Sunday the 6th is also a treat, with glassy conditions in the morning and afternoon—light winds from the west and NNW, swell at 4ft and 15 seconds, energy around 700. Clean and fun, but smaller. Monday the 7th stays glassy in the morning, then clean offshores in the afternoon, with swell dropping to 3-3ft. Still worth a paddle.
After that, the second week gets smaller. Tuesday the 8th has a clean offshore wind from the NW, but the swell is tiny at 2ft with a very long 18-second period—energy at 477. That’s a log or longboard day. Wednesday the 9th through Sunday the 13th, the swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SW, with periods of 13-17 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore or cross, so quality is poor to marginal. The energy drops to the 280-600 range, and it’s not worth getting excited about. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations here—just small, weak, and messy.
Overall, the best bet is Saturday, September 5th, morning, with that clean cross-off wind and solid groundswell. Sunday the 6th is a close second with glassy conditions. The long-range stuff from the 8th onward is promising but less certain, and the swell looks too small to get the heart pumping. If you’re a kite surfer, the windy afternoons with moderate breezes and cross-offs might be more interesting than paddle surfing on the smaller days.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
933 | 874 | 732 | 1355 | 630 | 453 | 368 | 229 | 219 | 212 | 261 | 274 | 381 | 395 | 294 | 905 | 986 | 1010 | 993 | 945 | 1067 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:27AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.43m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:52PM0.57m | 10:45PM0.47m | |||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 |
933 | 874 | 732 | 1355 | 630 | 453 | 196 | 226 | 103 | 212 | 261 | 217 | 164 | 170 | 294 | 331 | 340 | 1010 | 778 | 625 | 661 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
358 | 327 | 207 | 11 | 218 | 185 | 368 | 229 | 219 | 86 | 86 | 189 | 381 | 395 | 144 | 905 | 986 | 930 | 993 | 945 | 1067 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 14 | 42 | 46 | 249 | 274 | 136 | 149 | 239 | 102 | 110 | 100 | 75 | 50 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 |
— | 20 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 12 | 16 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 455 | 0 | 13 | 75 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 455 | 0 | 348 | 455 | 0 | 312 | 501 | 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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