Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s break down what’s coming for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a consistent southwest groundswell, but the wind is going to be a pain more often than not. The water’s sitting at a balmy 87°, which is a solid 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat and something to call out right away.
The first few days are messy. Swell energy is moderate, like a reading of 404 on Sunday afternoon, but that cross-shore wind spoils it. The first real bright spot is Tuesday afternoon, the 11th of August, with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a thigh-high 2ft swell from the southwest at 18 seconds. It’s small, but the quality will be there.
The absolute standout of the whole forecast is the morning of Thursday, 13th of August. Glassy, with barely a breath of wind, and a clean 3ft swell from the southwest at 16 seconds. That’s the real deal. The combined swell energy is moderate at 414, but the conditions are what will make it a session to remember.
Friday afternoon the 14th brings a bump in size to about 5ft (moderate energy at 1214), but it comes with a light cross-onshore wind, so it loses some of its shine. The second week gets smaller. Your best late bet is Saturday afternoon, the 22nd of August: a clean cross-offshore breeze and a very long period 20 second swell, but only 2ft. That long period (549 energy) will wrap in nicely around the reef, but you’ll be hunting for the sets.
Avoid the stormy days and strong onshore winds like the 17th and 21st. Pick your window wisely, and you’ll find it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 342 | 246 | 273 | 251 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 381 | 371 | 362 | 453 | 358 | 344 | 408 | 547 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 576 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | off | on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:54PM1.68m | 8:12AM1.29m | 6:48PM1.78m | 8:36AM1.36m | 7:35PM1.84m | 9:02AM1.42m | 8:17PM1.83m | 9:27AM1.48m | 8:57PM1.76m | 9:52AM1.51m | 9:34PM1.63m | 10:16AM1.53m | 10:09PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.03m | 12:51PM0.86m | 2:01AM-0.04m | 1:35PM0.74m | 2:35AM-0.04m | 2:16PM0.64m | 3:06AM0.03m | 2:56PM0.56m | 3:33AM0.14m | 3:34PM0.52m | 3:57AM0.28m | 4:12PM0.52m | 4:16AM0.43m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 342 | 246 | 273 | 227 | 321 | 547 | 316 | 381 | 371 | 362 | 453 | 358 | 344 | 309 | 418 | 1179 | 1044 | 1018 | 822 | 576 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 5 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSE 10 | W 5 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 50 | 62 | 66 | 50 | 136 | 114 | 84 | 102 | 93 | 87 | 17 | 97 | 408 | 547 | 17 | 32 | 15 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 10 | WNW 6 | S 10 | WSW 7 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 111 | 253 | 251 | 166 | 43 | 35 | 68 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 56 | 253 | 51 | 34 | 35 | 5 | 48 | 21 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | W 3 | SW 8 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 44 | 13 | 34 | — | — | 16 | — | 10 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
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