Surf Forecasts:
Zippers-Costa Azul surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zippers-Costa Azul in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zippers-Costa Azul over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles.
Zippers-Costa Azul is the spot. It’s a beach and reef break, intermediate level, and it breaks consistently. But the first few days of August are flat. Tuesday the 4th through Thursday morning the 6th – tiny, weak swell, poor wind, combined energy readings between 136 and 322 (weak). No point in paddling out.
Thursday afternoon, August 6th, things change. A new SSW groundswell rolls in at 0.7m (about 2ft) with a 18-second period, combined energy jumps to 482 (moderate). The wind is cross-offshore, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s where it opens up.
Friday morning, August 7th, is marginal, but Friday afternoon is solid. 0.9m (3ft) of SSW swell at 17 seconds, combined energy 577 (moderate), and clean cross-off wind. Wave comment: “expect very good surf conditions.”
Now, the standout is Saturday morning, August 8th. Glassy conditions, light offshore wind from the east, and 1.1m (4ft) of SSW swell at 16 seconds. Combined energy hits 670 (moderate). Wave comment: “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the cleanest, most fun session of the whole forecast. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that, Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th are poor to marginal with cross-onshore winds. Combined energy drops to 384–543.
Second week picks up. Wednesday the 12th afternoon: cross-off breeze, 0.9m (3ft) of SW swell at 16 seconds, energy 450, “expect good surf conditions.” Thursday the 13th afternoon: 0.8m (3ft) at 15 seconds, energy 601 (moderate), clean.
The late-bloomer is Friday afternoon, August 14th. Swell builds to 1.3m (4ft) from the SSW at 17 seconds, combined energy 1026 (strong). Light cross-shore wind, clean. That’s a powerful pulse for experienced surfers.
Saturday the 15th morning: 1.4m (5ft) from the SW at 16 seconds, energy 993 (strong), but onshore wind makes it messy. Afternoon cleans up but the swell drops.
Monday the 17th morning: glassy again, 0.8m (3ft) of SSW groundswell at 13 seconds, energy 291 (weak but clean). A light session to finish.
Best calls: Saturday morning, August 8th – glassy, 4ft SSW, long period. That’s the one. And Friday afternoon, August 14th – 4ft SSW, strong energy, but a bit further out. Crowds are likely at Zippers, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 90 | 69 | 54 | 103 | 127 | 102 | 144 | 140 | 286 | 216 | 475 | 448 | 487 | 561 | 417 | 400 | 389 | 282 | 246 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:08PM1.23m | 11:43AM1.49m | 00:06AM1.05m | 12:27PM1.49m | 2:20AM0.89m | 1:33PM1.47m | 3:13PM1.48m | 7:44AM1.11m | 4:46PM1.57m | 7:50AM1.20m | 5:54PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:03AM0.58m | 6:29PM0.64m | 5:22AM0.71m | 8:11PM0.62m | 5:23AM0.84m | 10:30PM0.51m | 11:51PM0.32m | 10:21AM1.07m | 00:42AM0.15m | 11:56AM0.98m | 1:24AM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 51 | 69 | 50 | 103 | 127 | 102 | 144 | 140 | 286 | 170 | 475 | 448 | 487 | 561 | 417 | 400 | 389 | 282 | 246 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 90 | 57 | 54 | 59 | 24 | 36 | 54 | 55 | 138 | 216 | 124 | 87 | 144 | 69 | 93 | 55 | 54 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 25 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 97 | 127 | 58 | 40 | 43 | 42 | 14 | 40 | 28 | 76 | 23 | 72 | 111 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | W 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | S 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 54 | 14 | 7 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 455 | 0 | 8 | 66 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 426 | 455 | 0 |
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