
Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,257 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 (Sep 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 16s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks at Zippers-Costa Azul. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but you gotta pick your moments.
The real story starts this weekend. We’ve got a nice pulse of long-period SSW groundswell rolling in, and the wind is going to play ball. The water is a toasty 88°, which is a solid 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you’re in for a tropical bath.
Friday (4th) is a bit of a write-off. The swell is building, but the wind is messy and onshore, with a combined energy of 2369. That’s strong wave energy, but it’s just not clean. Skip it.
Saturday (5th) is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is still a bit bumpy, but the afternoon is the real deal. The swell drops to 5 ft from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-offshore and the waves clean right up. The energy is still high (1350), and with that 15-second period, you’re getting proper groundswell lines. This is a solid session for experienced surfers.
Sunday (6th) is the standout of the week. The swell holds at 4 ft from the SSW, but the morning is *glass* – perfect, flat calm conditions. The energy is moderate (1180), and with a 15-second period, these waves will have real push and shape. The afternoon picks up a nice offshore breeze from the NW. This is the best clean, lined-up surf you’ll see all week. Crowds are likely at Zippers, but for conditions this good, it’s worth the company.
After Sunday, the swell drops off and the winds get a bit tricky. Monday through to the end of the first week is a mix of small, choppy waves and cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out for.
We then hit a real lull from about the 10th to the 12th. The swell drops to under 3 ft, and while some mornings are glassy, the energy is weak (under 500). These are tiny, clean waves for a longboard or a cruise, but nothing to get excited about.
Fast forward to Thursday, 17th September. The swell direction stays SSW, but the period jumps to 22 seconds! That’s an incredibly long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (454), but the size is only 2 ft. The afternoon of the 17th and the 18th look promising, with clean cross-off winds and a building swell up to 3 ft. The energy ramps up to 680 by the 18th afternoon. This is a real long-range promise, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.
Then, Saturday, 19th September finishes the run nicely. The swell is 3 ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, and glassy conditions in the afternoon with energy at 722. That’s a great way to end the outlook if the long-range holds.
For the true standout, Sunday morning (6th) is the pick. Clean, glassy, 4 ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period. If you can only get one session, that’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1214 | 1126 | 1054 | 1040 | 840 | 647 | 656 | 602 | 494 | 403 | 396 | 274 | 257 | 214 | 381 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 644 | 729 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:32PM1.43m | 3:10PM1.38m | 7:32AM1.20m | 5:00PM1.48m | 7:29AM1.29m | 6:03PM1.61m | 7:43AM1.39m | 6:51PM1.70m | 8:01AM1.48m | 7:32PM1.74m | 8:21AM1.56m | 8:09PM1.72m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM0.47m | 11:53PM0.31m | 11:25AM1.06m | 00:34AM0.18m | 12:18PM0.89m | 1:09AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.72m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:34PM0.56m | 2:06AM0.12m | 2:08PM0.44m | 2:31AM0.20m | |||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1214 | 1121 | 964 | 509 | 498 | 560 | 513 | 460 | 350 | 403 | 396 | 274 | 257 | 200 | 153 | 410 | 687 | 854 | 644 | 729 | 551 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
1141 | 1126 | 1054 | 1040 | 840 | 647 | 656 | 602 | 494 | 378 | 347 | 273 | 195 | 186 | 381 | 106 | 80 | 74 | 52 | 51 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 |
14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 58 | 88 | 82 | 154 | 148 | 214 | 131 | 82 | 81 | 71 | 82 | 55 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 426 | 455 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 87 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 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.
Zippers-Costa Azul is 14 km (9 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










