
Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, E swell with 110 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’m gonna be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the surf is pretty much a no-go for the first week and a half. The conditions are just not cooperating. The water is sitting at a very warm 81°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a big anomaly and feels more like a bath than the ocean.
Starting Sunday the 12th, we’ve got tiny, weak swell at La Zenia (Costa Blanca). The combined energy is barely registering (38), with a short, weak 3ft swell from the ENE. The wind is a messy cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and unappealing. This poor pattern continues day after day. Monday morning the 13th sees the swell drop to 1ft, and the energy is almost nothing (11). Tuesday and Wednesday are even smaller, with energy readings in the single digits. We get a brief moment of "clean" conditions Thursday morning the 16th, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7ft – not worth paddling out for.
The pattern doesn’t really improve through the 17th and 18th. Swell heights stay below 3ft, and the wind is almost always cross-on or cross-shore, keeping the surface bumpy. The combined energy finally starts to climb on Sunday the 19th, hitting 59 with a 3ft swell, but the wind is still cross-on in the afternoon.
Now, here’s the only real pulse of the whole forecast. It happens on Monday the 21st of July. We see a jump in the swell to 5ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy kicks up to a moderate 404. That’s the biggest swell we’ll see. But, and it’s a big but, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the NE, making it lumpy and poor quality. This is a classic expert-only situation right now. The swell is over 5ft, and with those onshore winds, it’s going to be a messy, bumpy mess. For a reef break that’s inconsistent, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
After that, it fades again. Wednesday the 22nd drops back to 3ft, and the energy plummets to 81. The rest of the week is a slow decline back to tiny, weak surf. We get a couple of glassy mornings on the 23rd and 24th, but the swell is non-existent (2ft and 2ft). The energy is in the teens and single digits. The final weekend, the 26th and 27th, sees a little bump in energy (181 to 195) with 4ft to 5ft swell, but the cross-on wind is back to ruin it.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. If you absolutely have to get wet, the 21st has the most size, but you’ll be fighting the wind. For a better chance, keep an eye on that 27th of July – the morning has a light cross-shore breeze and the biggest energy of the second week, but it’s a long way off and nothing is certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 3 | S 4 | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 |
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38 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 25 | 40 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:00AM0.18m | 1:47AM0.18m | 2:34AM0.18m | 7:57PM0.13m | 8:14PM0.13m | 8:32PM0.13m | 8:44PM0.13m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.01m | 9:34AM-0.00m | 10:19AM-0.01m | 11:03AM-0.02m | 9:00PM0.13m | 11:44AM-0.01m | 10:15PM0.13m | 12:21PM-0.00m | 11:27PM0.13m | 12:54PM0.01m | 00:45AM0.12m | ||||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | — | S 4 | SW 4 | — | E 5 | — | — | E 5 |
1 | — | 21 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 15 | — | — | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | S 4 | NE 5 | S 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | S 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 5 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | S 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | ENE 2 | ENE 4 | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | — |
38 | 22 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 1 | 13 | — | 25 | 40 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 609 | 298 | 298 | 634 | 348 | 706 | 726 | 303 | 716 | 881 | 570 | 514 | 1401 | 510 | 511 | 1401 | 547 | 484 | 1601 | 54 |
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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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