
Surf Forecasts:
Zanja Honda surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with E 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zanja Honda in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanja Honda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | S 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | SSE 16 | SE 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
68 | 84 | 11 | 64 | 141 | 17 | 20 | 48 | 26 | 7 | 125 | 100 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 48 | 51 | 159 | 380 | 395 | 441 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:43PM0.19m | 7:48PM0.53m | 8:21AM0.30m | 2:16PM0.19m | 8:42PM0.50m | 9:11AM0.32m | 2:51PM0.20m | 9:35PM0.46m | 10:02AM0.34m | 3:27PM0.21m | 10:26PM0.41m | 3:31AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.22m | 11:17PM0.36m | 4:26AM0.23m | 4:40PM0.23m | 00:08AM0.31m | 5:23AM0.22m | 12:33PM0.37m | 00:59AM0.28m | |
Low Tide | 10:46AM0.08m | 3:36PM0.16m | 4:35AM-0.02m | 4:36PM0.12m | 00:51AM0.21m | 5:26AM-0.01m | 12:28PM0.13m | 1:22AM0.22m | 6:14AM0.02m | 1:19PM0.16m | 6:29PM0.07m | 7:01AM0.04m | 2:11PM0.19m | 7:24PM0.05m | 7:47AM0.07m | 3:07PM0.21m | 8:18PM0.05m | 3:19AM0.19m | 4:10PM0.23m | 9:11PM0.06m | |
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 |
68 | 84 | 11 | 64 | 141 | 17 | 71 | 58 | 135 | 123 | 125 | 100 | 74 | 29 | 41 | 48 | 103 | 59 | 43 | 395 | 441 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | E 10 | — | ESE 11 | S 11 | SE 16 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
38 | 2 | — | 39 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 48 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 74 | 75 | 49 | 33 | — | — | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | SE 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 16 | S 8 | S 7 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NNE 3 | N 3 | ENE 10 | N 3 | N 4 | N 3 | — | SSW 7 | S 4 | S 5 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — |
1 | 70 | 109 | 1 | 5 | 210 | 8 | 13 | 6 | — | 5 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 22 | — | 51 | 159 | 380 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 76 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 347 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 347 | 593 | 87 | 338 | 862 | 338 |
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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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