
Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, E swell with 44 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 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks for La Zenia.
Alright, to be straight with you, this one's a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for the next 16 days, with no real standout sessions to get excited about. The swell is just tiny, and even when there's a little bump, the wind usually messes it up. The biggest issue is that the swell is coming from the wrong direction for this reef setup. La Zenia wants an easterly swell, but we're seeing a lot of south and southeast energy, which just doesn't set it up right. You'll be looking at a long gap of nothing much.
Let's run through it. Right from the start on Monday the 3rd, we've got a weak 1 ft south swell at 5 seconds, with a cross-on easterly. That's a no-go. The energy is basically nothing (8). The water temp is a whopping 83°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's the only unusual thing about it.
Tuesday the 4th through to the 10th is just a write-off. We're seeing tiny swells, often under 2 ft, with periods below 6 seconds, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. There are a few glassy mornings, like on Monday the 10th, with a 2 ft east swell, but the period is still only 5 seconds, and the energy is weak (19). It's just not enough to get a decent wave. The combined energy for the whole period is in the single digits and low teens; it's just weak.
The second week doesn't get any better. We get a bit of a bump on Saturday the 15th with a 3 ft to 3 ft northeast swell, but the period is still a short 5 seconds, and the wind is glassy in the morning then goes cross-on in the afternoon. The energy is still only moderate (38-39). It's a similar story on Sunday the 16th: a 1 ft northeast swell with a better 8-second period, but the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. Not enough to get excited about.
The closest we get to anything is Tuesday the 18th. The morning looks glassy, with a 4 ft swell from the east-southeast, and a 6-second period. The energy is moderate (93). But the wave comment is still just "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". It's the only day that even gets a 1 out of 10. It's still not a classic by any stretch, and the afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-on wind.
Overall, this is a blank run for the area. Hang up the board for a bit, or go for a swim. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's looking like a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 5 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SE 2 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
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7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:40PM0.13m | 6:08AM0.12m | 8:01PM0.14m | 7:17AM0.11m | 8:25PM0.15m | 9:17AM0.09m | 8:53PM0.15m | 9:37PM0.16m | 10:39PM0.16m | 11:41PM0.17m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:11AM0.10m | 12:51PM0.05m | 2:33AM0.09m | 1:02PM0.07m | 4:04AM0.07m | 12:54PM0.08m | 5:35AM0.06m | 6:53AM0.04m | 7:47AM0.02m | |||||||||||
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
— | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | NE 8 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | NE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
7 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 29 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | SW 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | NE 7 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 710 | 348 | 664 | 667 | 132 | 303 | 303 | 298 | 278 | 634 | 401 | 396 | 523 | 609 | 673 | 766 | 609 | 609 | 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.
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