Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 57 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 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
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 coming up.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, it's a flat spell for La Zenia. There's not a single day in the 16-day window that fires a score worth chasing. We're looking at a serious drought, starting now and stretching all the way through to Monday, September 8th. That's a solid two-week gap with nothing to recommend.
The one spot we've got is La Zenia itself, a reef break that's inconsistent and, given the lack of action, that holds true. The water temperature is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing to write home about. We're seeing combined swell energy figures stuck in the weak range, barely breaking 60 (maxing out at 62 on the 30th) and often in the single digits. That's just whisper-thin energy. Swell heights are tiny, mostly between 0.3 ft and 2.6 ft, with a measly 6-second period at best. That's windswell, not groundswell – no push, no shape.
On the few days where we do see a blip, like the afternoon of August 30th with a 2.6 ft E swell, the wind is cross-onshore from the E at 18 mph, chopping it up. Even the glassy mornings, like August 24th or 29th, are so small (0.7 ft to 1.6 ft) it's barely a ripple. The best combination of a little size and clean conditions might be the morning of September 5th, with a 2.6 ft swell from the E and a light cross-offshore wind from the W at 6 mph, keeping it clean. But 2.6 ft on a reef that needs a solid, consistent E swell? It's a long shot.
For the beginners, nothing here is too big – it's all tiny. For the experts, there's nothing to even paddle for. The truth is, a blank run like this is more normal for the area when the swell window shuts down. Don't bother waxing up yet; keep an eye on the horizon for a change in the pattern.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | S 6 | SW 7 | E 7 | S 6 | SSE 4 | E 5 | E 2 | E 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
24 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 43 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 11:08PM0.15m | 00:23AM0.15m | 1:18AM0.16m | 5:31PM0.12m | 5:26PM0.12m | 5:31PM0.13m | 5:40PM0.13m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31AM0.03m | 9:02AM0.02m | 9:32AM0.02m | 7:59PM0.12m | 9:59AM0.02m | 8:51PM0.11m | 10:24AM0.02m | 9:41PM0.10m | 10:46AM0.03m | 10:27PM0.09m | |||||||||
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
8:45 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | E 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | — | NE 6 |
24 | 16 | 15 | 40 | 58 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 84 | 73 | 2 | 89 | 63 | 28 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 4 | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 6 | E 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SW 7 | NNW 2 | — | — | — | E 2 | E 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 154 | 142 | 43 | 255 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 666 | 710 | 727 | 245 | 2 | 601 | 348 | 298 | 609 | 2 | 2 | 637 | 2 | 2 | 586 | 497 | 484 | 570 | 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.











