
Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, ENE swell with 9 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Zenia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at La Zenia in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Ah, mate, it’s a tough one. I’ve looked over the next 16 days for La Zenia, and I’ve got to be straight with you – there’s not a single good surf option in that whole window. The swell just doesn’t line up with the wind, and the break itself is an inconsistent reef that only works for advanced surfers, so it’s a real bummer.
Let’s start from Saturday the 18th of July. The morning’s glassy, but no swell at all – combined energy zero. That afternoon a tiny 1.0ft easterly shows up, but it’s cross‑onshore and choppy. Sunday the 19th? A mere 0.7ft from the ESE, morning winds are light cross‑off so it’s clean, but the swell is pathetic, energy just 2. Monday the 20th morning is flat again, then a 1.0ft south‑southeast swell in the afternoon with a moderate cross‑onshore chop. Tuesday the 21st stays tiny – 0.7ft south, clean morning, but again, barely a ripple. Wednesday the 22nd sees a 1ft north‑easterly with light cross‑shore wind, energy 3 – still poor. Thursday the 23rd, a 0.7ft ESE swell, clean morning, but the period is short and the energy is only 3. The pattern just keeps repeating: small, weak swells, and winds that are often cross‑onshore or onshore. Even on Saturday the 25th, when the morning goes glassy with a 1.0ft NE swell and a period of 8 seconds, the energy is only 15 – poor surf conditions. The 27th of July has a glassy morning with a 1.0ft easterly, period 4 seconds, energy 7 – still no good. The only real ‘blip’ comes on the 29th of July Wednesday morning: a 4ft ESE swell, period 6 seconds, combined energy 110 (moderate), but the wind is cross‑shore and choppy, so it’s still rated poor. The afternoon picks up to 4ft, energy 128, but again cross‑onshore and messy. The 30th has a 3ft easterly, energy 50, but cross‑onshore wind. The 31st? A 1ft east swell, clean morning, but energy a measly 10. And the first of August brings a 3ft ENE swell Saturday morning, clean, but energy only 20. The final day, Sunday the 2nd of August, shows a 5ft ENE swell with period 6 seconds, energy 156 – that’s the biggest combined energy of the whole period, but the wind is cross‑shore and the conditions are still poor. The swell direction is close to the optimum east, but the wind and the short period (6 seconds) kill it.
So, every day from July 18 through to August 2, it’s poor surf. The break is inconsistent and rarely works, so this kind of blank run isn’t a huge surprise. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out on a clean morning with a tiny swell, but it’s not going to give you anything to write home about. The forecasts can change, but for now, I’d leave the board at home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | E 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | SSW 2 | S 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 |
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1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:32PM0.13m | 8:44PM0.13m | 5:37AM0.14m | 9:01PM0.13m | 6:27AM0.12m | 9:10PM0.14m | 7:35AM0.10m | 9:24PM0.14m | 10:16AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.14m | 10:10PM0.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.13m | 12:54PM0.01m | 00:45AM0.12m | 1:21PM0.03m | 2:12AM0.11m | 1:39PM0.05m | 3:50AM0.09m | 1:45PM0.07m | 5:34AM0.08m | 12:59PM0.08m | 6:46AM0.06m | ||||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | ESE 4 |
1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | NE 5 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 2 | — | — | ESE 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | SSW 2 | S 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 4 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 921 | 1004 | 570 | 921 | 701 | 699 | 609 | 570 | 634 | 609 | 614 | 634 | 413 | 620 | 674 | 609 | 645 | 674 | 609 |
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Information about the La Zenia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Zenia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Zenia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Zenia 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 (La Zenia) 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 La Zenia 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.
La Zenia is 6 km (4 miles) from Torrevieja. If you plan a holiday in Valencia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torrevieja. Torrevieja has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










