Surf Forecasts:
La Zenia surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, E swell with 40 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Zenia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gutted, folks. I've scanned the models up and down for the next 16 days and the honest truth is, there's just nothing doing. The finder has come back empty for the whole window, and that's a rare thing around here. We're looking at a proper flat spell that's going to stretch on for a while, so if you're Jonesing for a wave, maybe dust off the skateboard or the surfskate, 'cause the ocean is going to be taking a nap.
It's not all doom and gloom though. The water is what really stands out. On Sunday the 16th, we're looking at a water temp of 84.9° at La Zenia, which is a massive 7.4° warmer than normal for this time of year. That's not just a little bump, that's a full-on heatwave in the ocean. You'll be surfing in boardies or a springsuit at the most, that's for sure.
The whole stretch is showing the same story: tiny, short-period swell mixing with mostly onshore or cross-shore breezes, making for choppy, messy, and pretty much unrideable conditions. There are a couple of mornings where the wind goes light and offshore – like the 20th, the 24th, and the 28th – and it might look clean, but the swell is just too weak to do anything with. We're talking ankle-biters, not surf. The energy is almost non-existent, with readings mostly in the single digits and low teens (like 3, 4, and 11).
The only time the ocean even tries to wake up is right at the end of the run. On Sunday the 30th, we finally see a bit of a pulse. The morning has a 4.3ft east swell with a period of 6 seconds, and the wind is light offshore, making it clean. The energy reading jumps up to 127 (moderate). It's still not going to be epic, and the short period means it'll be a bit crumbly, but it's the best we've got. The afternoon sees it bump up to 5.6ft, but the wind swings onshore and it gets messy. Then on Monday the 31st, the morning has similar 4.3ft waves, clean, but it's still just a shadow of what this place can do. La Zenia is an inconsistent reef that needs a solid east or southeast swell to light up, and while this window is mostly flat, the signals for the very end are promising, even if it's a long way out and could change.
Essentially, for the first two weeks, don't bother. It's the kind of flat that has you checking the forecast more out of habit than hope. But those final days of August are showing a glimmer, a real trend of more energy, so keep the faith. The ocean will come back to life eventually.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 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) | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | S 3 | SSW 5 | NE 4 | S 3 | S 4 | E 4 | S 6 | E 4 | E 4 | SSW 5 | E 6 |
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13 | 38 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:01PM0.13m | 5:53AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.14m | 6:54AM0.11m | 7:19PM0.14m | 8:17AM0.10m | 7:33PM0.14m | 7:58PM0.14m | 8:35PM0.14m | 9:42PM0.14m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM0.04m | 00:30AM0.09m | 12:24PM0.06m | 1:28AM0.08m | 12:29PM0.07m | 2:36AM0.07m | 12:14PM0.09m | 4:00AM0.07m | 5:36AM0.06m | 6:55AM0.05m | |||||||||||
7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | — | E 5 | E 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | SSW 5 | — | SW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
13 | — | 25 | 27 | 5 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 37 | 46 | 17 | 8 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | SSW 3 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 6 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | E 5 | N 3 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 5 | — | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | S 3 |
3 | 38 | 1 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 7 | 63 | 34 | 46 | — | 4 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 609 | 634 | 278 | 278 | 674 | 609 | 609 | 674 | 413 | 709 | 709 | 609 | 609 | 634 | 278 | 80 | 634 | 303 | 303 | 634 | 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.











