Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Zenia this week:
The surf forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Zenia in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Gotta be honest, the next couple of weeks at La Zenia are looking pretty bleak. We've got a long stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions ahead.
We start off with nothing. From Thursday, the 20th of August, right through to the end of the month, it's a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and the wave energy is pitiful – mostly sitting below 100, which is basically nothing. You'll see a few tiny pulses on the charts, but they're all short-period, onshore slop. It's just not worth paddling out for.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday morning, the 31st of August. The wind goes glassy, which is a huge positive, and we get a tiny 3ft swell from the ESE wrapping in. The combined energy is still low at 66, but that glassy wind will make it look a million times better than anything else we've seen. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Don't expect any power.
After that, we go back into the doldrums for a few more days. The next real chance is on the morning of Thursday, the 4th of September. Again, glassy conditions with a 3ft ESE swell and the same low energy (66). It's the same story: a clean, but very weak, small-wave session. For a break that's inconsistent and exposed to an east swell, these are the only windows where you might get a half-decent, clean ripple.
The water is a massive talking point. It's running at 85°F, which is *much warmer* than normal for this time of year. You'll be surfing in bathwater, that's for sure. But honestly, for the next two weeks, the best advice I can give is to save your energy. The forecasts could change, but right now, this is a lean stretch. If you're desperate for a paddle, keep an eye on those glassy Monday and Thursday mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SE 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | S 6 | E 5 | E 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 28 | 78 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:58PM0.14m | 8:35PM0.14m | 9:42PM0.14m | 11:08PM0.15m | 00:23AM0.15m | 1:18AM0.16m | 5:31PM0.12m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36AM0.06m | 6:55AM0.05m | 7:50AM0.04m | 8:31AM0.03m | 9:02AM0.02m | 9:32AM0.02m | 7:59PM0.12m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 51 | — | 10 | 7 | — | 24 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 58 | 25 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | E 5 | E 6 | NE 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | E 2 | ESE 3 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 28 | 78 | 68 | 51 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | 20 | 11 | 7 | 23 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 613 | 0 | 2 | 613 | 298 | 610 | 634 | 556 | 609 | 570 | 500 | 639 | 758 | 59 | 2 | 634 | 175 | 470 | 637 | 132 |
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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).
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