
Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day forecast for La Zenia and it's a story of small, weak, and generally messy conditions. The water is running at a very warm 83° right now, which is a good 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's a real standout, almost like a warm bath, but we're not here for the bath, we're here for the waves.
Right from the start, Wednesday the 22nd, we're looking at a tiny 1ft swell from the ENE with a period of just 3 seconds. That's essentially flat with a ripple on it. The combined energy is a measly 3, so there's no power there at all. The wind is a light cross-on from the NE, but it doesn't matter because there's nothing to surf.
We go through a whole run of days with similar stories. Thursday the 23rd, Friday the 24th, all the way through to the end of July, the swell heights are bouncing between 0.3ft and 3ft. The periods are mostly short, under 6 seconds, which means the waves are just weak and crumbly. The energy numbers are all in the low double-digits or single-digits, which is dead flat by any standard.
Then, towards the end of the first week, on Sunday the 26th, we get a tiny flicker of hope. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the NE with a 5-second period. The energy is 51, which is still weak but at least gets into double digits. What makes this one interesting is the glassy conditions. The wind is from the E at 3 mph, creating a silky smooth surface. It's tiny, but it would be clean. Offshore from the WNW is the optimum direction for this reef break, and we're not getting that, but that glassy wind is a major positive. The same goes for the morning of Saturday the 25th, which is also glassy with a small 2ft S swell.
The real standouts, if you can call them that, are the glassy mornings. Saturday the 25th, Sunday the 26th, and even Friday the 31st of July all have glassy conditions in the morning. The swell on the 31st is a 3ft ESE swell, and the energy is 37. It's still small, but on a reef break like La Zenia, a clean, glassy surface is the best you can ask for with these tiny waves. It won't be pumping, but it'll be rideable.
After that, the first week of August looks even more bleak. Swell heights drop to 0.7ft, with periods of 4 seconds. The energy numbers are in the single digits. It's a flat spell, pure and simple.
Looking at the whole 16-day window, there's no period of significant swell. The conditions are dominated by small, short-period windswell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The only time it gets interesting is when the wind goes glassy, which happens a few times, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. The best of the worst is probably the morning of Sunday the 26th of July, or the morning of Friday the 31st of July. Both offer a clean, glassy surface with a tiny 3ft to 3ft wave. Expect a lot of knee-to-waist-high dribblers, and you'll have to really work for them. La Zenia is an inconsistent reef, and this run is living up to that reputation. It's a real flat spell; don't expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 | N 7 | SSW 4 | N 5 | S 4 | N 5 | S 6 | S 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 4 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 11 | 1 | 42 | 54 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 32 | 41 | 66 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.14m | 10:10PM0.15m | 10:55PM0.15m | 11:45PM0.15m | 00:41AM0.16m | 1:26AM0.16m | 2:09AM0.17m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM0.08m | 6:46AM0.06m | 7:32AM0.05m | 8:14AM0.04m | 8:52AM0.03m | 9:28AM0.02m | 10:02AM0.01m | ||||||||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | E 4 | E 6 | NE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | NE 7 | ESE 6 |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 25 | 8 | 94 | 37 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 2 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 5 | — | N 5 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 4 | SW 8 | SSW 4 | NE 9 | — | ENE 5 | NE 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 13 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | SW 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | S 5 | — | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 6 | N 5 |
2 | 14 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 67 | — | 11 | — | 42 | 54 | — | — | 10 | 32 | — | 66 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 674 | 609 | 609 | 674 | 391 | 278 | 1601 | 132 | 132 | 1165 | 2 | 2 | 905 | 124 | 435 | 634 | 278 | 278 | 303 | 0 |
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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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