Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, S swell with 20 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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 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 | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for our local waters.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any decent surf. We’re starting right now, and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about. The first recommendation for a surf doesn’t come until late in the period, and even that’s a stretch. You’re looking at a long, empty gap with no real waves to speak of.
For the first several days, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Tiny swells, mostly under 2ft, and winds are all over the place. The water is running warm, about 81°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – over 5°F above normal, which is very unusual. But that’s about the only remarkable thing.
Things don’t start looking even remotely interesting until the very end of July. The only spot that even shows a pulse is La Zenia (reef). This is a tricky, advanced wave that’s inconsistent, so it doesn’t break often. When it does, it’s a proper reef setup.
The best of the bunch, and I mean the only real standout, comes on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning session shows a 2ft swell from the E with a period of 6 seconds, giving a combined energy of 33 (moderate). The wind is light from the NNE, keeping it cross-shore and clean. That’s your best window for a few small, workable waves. The bigger push comes in the afternoon with a 3ft swell from the E and a period of 6 seconds, pushing the energy up to 62 (moderate), but the wind swings onshore from the E, making it choppy.
The following morning, Wednesday, July 29th, is also worth a look. Similar size at 3ft from the E, gentle cross-shore wind from the NE, and moderate energy (47). It’s clean, but still small. The break is a known crowd magnet, especially when it’s on, and with it being inconsistent, you’ll want to be early.
Beyond that, the last few days of the forecast are just more of the same small, wind-affected slop. Nothing else steps up to the plate.
So, call it a quiet fortnight. If you’re desperate, point the car at La Zenia on the morning of the 28th or 29th for the cleanest of a bad bunch. Otherwise, it’s a good time to wax the longboard and wait for the forecasts to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 5 | SSE 3 | E 4 | S 6 | E 4 | S 4 | S 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | S 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 |
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 kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:14PM0.13m | 8:32PM0.13m | 8:44PM0.13m | 5:37AM0.14m | 9:01PM0.13m | 6:27AM0.12m | 9:10PM0.14m | 7:35AM0.10m | 9:24PM0.14m | 10:16AM0.09m | 9:44PM0.14m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44AM-0.01m | 10:15PM0.13m | 12:21PM-0.00m | 11:27PM0.13m | 12:54PM0.01m | 00:45AM0.12m | 1:21PM0.03m | 2:12AM0.11m | 1:39PM0.05m | 3:50AM0.09m | 1:45PM0.07m | 5:34AM0.08m | 12:59PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — | NE 4 | ESE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | S 3 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | NE 7 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | SSW 5 | — | E 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | S 3 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 19 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 17 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 11 | — | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 748 | 1590 | 348 | 278 | 1770 | 1147 | 570 | 1594 | 512 | 699 | 771 | 547 | 634 | 634 | 609 | 571 | 634 | 570 | 631 | 634 | 517 |
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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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