Surf Forecasts:
Zanja Honda surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 3,267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zanja Honda this week:
The surf forecast for Zanja Honda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zanja Honda in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanja Honda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | S 7 | E 8 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
40 | 25 | 35 | 43 | 99 | 442 | 466 | 568 | 555 | 753 | 785 | 1703 | 2278 | 2122 | 1120 | 839 | 569 | 372 | 230 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:37PM0.21m | 00:29AM0.27m | 6:11AM0.22m | 12:43PM0.39m | 1:17AM0.24m | 7:17AM0.22m | 1:28PM0.38m | 2:06AM0.23m | 8:32AM0.22m | 2:15PM0.37m | 2:59AM0.21m | 9:50AM0.23m | 3:05PM0.36m | 3:53AM0.21m | 3:58PM0.35m | 9:25PM0.18m | 4:47AM0.21m | 4:52PM0.35m | 10:29PM0.19m | |
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.21m | 8:40PM0.05m | 3:33AM0.16m | 9:29PM0.07m | 4:19AM0.16m | 10:21PM0.08m | 5:08AM0.15m | 11:16PM0.10m | 5:58AM0.15m | 00:16AM0.10m | 6:49AM0.15m | 8:42PM0.18m | 7:40AM0.14m | 1:04PM0.24m | 9:16PM0.18m | |||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 26 | 34 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
40 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 555 | 753 | 785 | — | 2278 | 2122 | 1120 | 839 | 569 | 372 | 230 | 146 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 8 | SE 13 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — |
37 | 14 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | ESE 5 | SE 13 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 5 | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | WSW 5 | S 10 | WSW 5 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
— | — | 35 | 43 | 99 | 442 | 466 | 568 | 42 | 679 | 53 | 1703 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 59 | 59 | 106 | 95 | 886 | 978 | 95 | 3 | 95 | 3 | 309 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Zanja Honda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zanja Honda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zanja Honda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zanja Honda 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 (Zanja Honda) 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 Zanja Honda 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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