Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, S swell with 56 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the surf outlook for La Zenia.
To be straight with you, this is one of those stretches where we’re mostly staring at a flat, wind-affected sea. The first handful of days are a write-off, with tiny weak swells and messy breeze ruining any chance of a decent wave. From August 19th right through until the morning of August 29th, it’s basically a no-go zone. The swell barely pushes past knee-high, the period is short and gutless, and the combined wave energy is pathetic – we’re talking single-digit numbers most of the time. There is some glassy conditions around the 22nd and 23rd, but with absolutely no swell to work with, it’s a lake. Not what you want.
Then, finally, on the morning of Saturday August 29th, we get a tiny glimmer. A 4ft easterly swell (113 combined energy) rolls in with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The conditions are clean, and the wave comment says it’s "surfable but very ordinary". It’s not going to fire, but it’s the only window where you could possibly get wet without it being a total battle. The period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a choppy, short-interval windswell, and at 4ft it’s small but okay for beginners if they are careful. That afternoon the wind picks up and chops it out again.
The second week is a mixed bag of nothing. There is a bit more size on September 1st, with a 6ft NE swell in the afternoon (223 combined energy), but the wind is cross-onshore and the period is a weak 6 seconds, so it’ll be a lumpy, bumpy mess. Not recommended. The rest of the outlook is more of the same: tiny swells and onshore wind.
The water temperature is a notable 85°F on the morning of August 19th, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 7°F above the long-term average. That’s very unusual, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
Your best bet, and I mean the only standout in this whole 16-day window, is the morning of Saturday August 29th. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the cleanest swell we get, with a light offshore breeze and some shape from the east. The break can be inconsistent, and crowds are likely here, so if the swell shows up, there will be company.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the forecasts, because a run this blank can’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ESE 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | ESE 2 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | SSW 7 | S 5 | NE 3 | ENE 4 |
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4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 44 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17AM0.10m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58PM0.14m | 8:35PM0.14m | 9:42PM0.14m | 11:08PM0.15m | 00:23AM0.15m | 1:18AM0.16m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM0.09m | 4:00AM0.07m | 5:36AM0.06m | 6:55AM0.05m | 7:50AM0.04m | 8:31AM0.03m | 9:02AM0.02m | ||||||||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 5 | SSW 5 | ENE 4 |
4 | 2 | — | — | — | 25 | 8 | — | 26 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 30 | 39 | 55 | 8 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | NE 6 | E 6 | E 5 | NNW 2 | SSW 6 | NNE 3 | S 4 |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | SW 5 | S 6 | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | E 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | NE 3 | SW 5 |
— | 3 | 175 | 117 | 29 | 6 | 24 | 44 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 56 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 709 | 710 | 245 | 59 | 54 | 80 | 401 | 613 | 303 | 278 | 631 | 234 | 113 | 637 | 298 | 54 | 699 | 80 | 329 | 469 | 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.











