Zippers-Costa Azul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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