
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 6,045 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, checkin’ in on Zippers-Costa Azul.
First off, don’t expect much to start. That Friday, July 24th, is tiny, just 2ft of SSW swell with a super long 24-second period. Combined wave energy is weak at 518, so long waits between small, gutless waves. Water temp is a balmy 86°F, which is 5°F above normal—that’s real unusual for this time of year, so it’ll feel like a warm bath.
The first decent window is Saturday morning, July 25th. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell with a 20-second period, and the wind is light, just a cross-shore breeze. Combined energy is 1405, so there’s moderate power. The afternoon pushes to 6ft, but the cross-shore wind builds a bit of chop. Still your best early bet.
Sunday and Monday, July 26th and 27th, the swell holds around 5ft to 5ft, but the cross-onshore wind picks up and the period drops, making for lumpy, less organized waves. Monday afternoon sees the swell jump to 8ft from the SSE at a shorter 13 seconds, with a strong combined energy of 3329, but it’s a choppy mess.
Now, the real standout comes Wednesday, July 29th. Both sessions are pumping 12ft SSW swell. The morning has a 15-second period and a gentle cross-onshore breeze, combined energy at 5258—very strong. The afternoon wind shifts cross-shore but it’s a moderate breeze. At this size, it’s for experts only. The swell direction is SSW, a good match for the optimum S direction, and with that long period, the point-and-reef setup will really juice up.
After that, the swell drops. Thursday the 30th still has 10ft in the morning, but the wind is light cross-onshore. The afternoon cleans up with a strong cross-offshore wind from the W at 15 mph, dropping the swell to 8ft. Still solid for the experienced.
Friday, July 31st, the swell is around 6ft to 6ft with a 12-second period. That afternoon there’s a risk of t-storms, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the W, and the wave comment says “excellent for experienced surfers.” Combined energy is 1130, moderate, but clean.
From August 1st, it dries up fast. Swell drops below 3ft, winds are mostly onshore, and wave energy is weak. You get a few glassy mornings with tiny 1ft to 2ft swell on August 4th, 5th, and 6th, but that’s about it. That’s a long flat spell.
So, your best call is Wednesday, July 29th for the biggest, most powerful swell of the run—experts only. If you want something smaller and cleaner, hit Saturday morning, July 25th, or Friday afternoon, July 31st, if you don’t mind a bit of storm overhead.
Keep your eyes on that Wednesday swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
368 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 1422 | 1793 | 2468 | 2380 | 1410 | 2431 | 5258 | 4704 | 4183 | 3324 | 1693 | 930 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:28AM1.08m | 5:02PM1.42m | 8:14AM1.13m | 5:53PM1.49m | 8:23AM1.17m | 6:35PM1.57m | 8:39AM1.21m | 7:12PM1.64m | 8:58AM1.25m | 7:45PM1.69m | 9:18AM1.29m | 8:17PM1.71m | 9:39AM1.33m | 8:47PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:46AM1.06m | 1:01AM0.35m | 11:58AM1.02m | 1:30AM0.25m | 12:39PM0.95m | 1:57AM0.18m | 1:12PM0.88m | 2:24AM0.13m | 1:43PM0.81m | 2:49AM0.11m | 2:14PM0.75m | 3:13AM0.12m | 2:45PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.17m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 36 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
67 | 1051 | 1527 | 1267 | 2044 | 1702 | 1431 | 1536 | 1702 | 947 | 1793 | 2468 | 2380 | 1389 | 2431 | 5258 | 4704 | 4183 | 3324 | 1693 | 930 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | W 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
368 | 82 | 71 | 41 | 39 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 347 | 1422 | 1526 | 1696 | 919 | 1410 | 1393 | — | — | 228 | 361 | 577 | 447 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 7 | SE 9 | SSE 14 | S 15 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 18 | W 8 | — | — | — | S 13 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 11 |
83 | 98 | 45 | 56 | 51 | 48 | 16 | 21 | 285 | 459 | 10 | 14 | 329 | 5 | — | — | — | 32 | 11 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
22 | 90 | 66 | 41 | 53 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 0 | 455 | 13 | 0 | 426 | 48 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 48 | 60 | 455 | 0 | 33 | 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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