Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s happening in the water over the next couple of weeks.
Look, I’ve got to be straight with you. The entire 16-day window is a tough one for decent surf. There are no good options, so we’re going to be staring at a whole lot of flat, junk, or unrideable slop. The first real chance of a wave showing up isn’t until the 4th of September, and even then, it’s a mess. That’s a massive gap of nearly two weeks with nothing on offer.
The one spot on the radar is La Zenia, a reef break that’s exposed to the east. It’s an inconsistent wave, rarely turns on, and even when it does, it’s for advanced surfers only. The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so expect a bath.
For the first week, it’s a write-off. Sloppy, onshore wind, and hardly any swell energy. We’re looking at combined energy values in the single digits and teens (3 to 39), with tiny 0.3 ft to 3 ft swell. The period is short, under 7 seconds, so no power. The only bright spots are a few glassy morning windows, like the 25th and 27th of August, but the swell is just too small to do anything.
Moving into the first week of September, things don’t get much better. The wind is still a problem, mostly cross-on or onshore. The swell finally starts to show some life around the 4th of September, with a 4 ft to 4 ft east swell, but it’s junky. The period is still short at 6 seconds, and the wind is a moderate to fresh breeze, making it lumpy and choppy. The combined energy on the 5th of September hits 120, which is moderate, but it’s all wind-affected. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for every single entry. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, the bottom line is: there’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 4th and 5th of September might offer the only remotely rideable waves, but the quality will be poor. It’s a long, blank run, but it’s not uncommon for this area. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 7 | S 6 | S 4 | S 4 | E 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | S 5 | E 5 | E 5 | N 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 22 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 53 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:35PM0.14m | 9:42PM0.14m | 11:08PM0.15m | 00:23AM0.15m | 1:18AM0.16m | 5:31PM0.12m | 5:26PM0.12m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:55AM0.05m | 7:50AM0.04m | 8:31AM0.03m | 9:02AM0.02m | 9:32AM0.02m | 7:59PM0.12m | 9:59AM0.02m | 8:51PM0.11m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | NE 6 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 51 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 77 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | E 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | S 6 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 5 | SSW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 109 | 22 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 13 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 53 | 137 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 537 | 469 | 610 | 634 | 609 | 547 | 484 | 484 | 523 | 682 | 503 | 54 | 413 | 54 | 537 | 620 | 278 | 54 | 113 | 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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