El Zunzal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty decent, with a slow start and then a real ramp-up. There’s a good mix of clean morning windows and building swell, so let’s break it down.

The first real option comes in on Saturday, the 22nd of August. El Zunzal, a consistent point break that’s exposed to the swell, is the spot to watch. The morning session is glassy, with a 3ft S swell, period around 11 seconds, and combined energy at 352 (moderate). Water temp is 87.1°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s not huge, but clean and fun for an intermediate. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early. The afternoon turns onshore and messy, so that morning window is the go.

Sunday the 23rd is much the same story – glassy morning, 2.6ft SSW swell, period stretching to 14 seconds, and combined energy at 538 (moderate). That’s a nice little groundswell pulse, clean and workable. By afternoon the wind shifts and it turns choppy, so again, the early bird gets the wave.

Monday the 24th delivers another glassy morning, with 2.3ft SSW swell and a very long period of 18 seconds. Combined energy is 508 (moderate). That long period means the waves will have shape and power, but at a point break like El Zunzal, it should line up nicely. Afternoon goes onshore again, so stick to the morning.

Tuesday the 25th keeps the pattern: glassy start, 2.3ft SW swell, 16-second period, combined energy 505 (moderate). It’s clean and consistent through the morning. The afternoon brings a cross-onshore breeze that messes things up.

Wednesday the 26th is another glassy morning, with a slightly smaller 2ft SSW swell, period 15 seconds, combined energy 245 (weak). Still worth a paddle if you’re keen, but the energy is dropping.

Thursday the 27th sees a lighter 1.3ft SSW swell in the morning, but with offshore wind and clean conditions. Combined energy is 279 (weak). It’s small but clean, and the afternoon holds up with a cross-off breeze and 2ft SSW swell, period 18 seconds, energy 362 (moderate).

Friday the 28th is a standout morning – glassy, 2.6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy jumping to 680 (moderate). That’s a solid pulse, clean and lined up. The afternoon turns onshore, but the morning is worth setting the alarm for.

Now, Saturday the 29th of August is the real highlight of the first week. The morning is glassy with a 4.6ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy at 1134 (strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, clean and punchy. The afternoon pushes up to 4.9ft but goes onshore, so the morning is the sweet spot.

Sunday the 30th keeps the energy up – glassy morning, 4.6ft SW swell, 14-second period, combined energy 809 (strong). Another very good session on offer. Afternoon again gets onshore, so don’t sleep in.

Monday the 31st is a bit smaller, 3.6ft SW swell, 14-second period, with a cross-off breeze in the morning keeping it clean. Combined energy 468 (moderate). It’s still fun, just not as punchy.

Tuesday the 1st of September starts with a glassy 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, combined energy 318 (moderate). It’s a mellow morning but clean. Afternoon gets cross-onshore and choppy.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is a sleeper – morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, 2.3ft SW swell, but a very long 17-second period, combined energy 697 (moderate). That long period will give the waves some real shape at the point.

Thursday the 3rd of September is another cracker. The morning is clean with a 4.6ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and combined energy at 1128 (strong). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is a bit messy but the morning is prime.

Friday the 4th of September is the biggest of the run so far. The morning is glassy, 5.6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and combined energy at 2115 (very strong). That’s serious groundswell, excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout day – big, clean, and powerful. The afternoon pushes to 6.2ft but turns cross-onshore, so the morning is the only window.

Saturday the 5th of September stays solid – glassy morning, 5.6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy 1486 (strong). Another excellent morning for experienced surfers. Afternoon gets onshore, but the morning is firing.

Sunday the 6th of September winds down a bit – glassy morning, 4.3ft SSW swell, 15-second period, combined energy 766 (moderate). A very good session to round things out.

The standout days are definitely Saturday the 29th of August with that clean 4.6ft SW swell and glassy conditions, and Friday

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