
Surf Forecasts:
Zanja Honda surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 17 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 19 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SW swell with 566 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 17 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 17th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 19th Nov) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zanja Honda over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | E 10 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 17 | SSE 13 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | WSW 7 | SW 10 |
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4 | 2 | 27 | 73 | 101 | 111 | 159 | 143 | 162 | 92 | 104 | 179 | 57 | 55 | 287 | 295 | 142 | 167 | 566 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:34PM0.26m | 3:37AM0.25m | 2:58PM0.17m | 10:14PM0.25m | 4:24AM0.26m | 3:49PM0.17m | 10:53PM0.25m | 5:10AM0.26m | 4:39PM0.18m | 11:33PM0.24m | 5:56AM0.26m | 5:31PM0.18m | 00:14AM0.24m | 6:43AM0.26m | 12:12PM0.34m | 6:25PM0.18m | 7:32AM0.26m | 1:00PM0.32m | 7:24PM0.18m |
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.14m | 5:50AM0.21m | 1:52PM0.16m | 6:29PM0.04m | 6:34AM0.21m | 2:27PM0.16m | 7:12PM0.06m | 7:18AM0.22m | 3:02PM0.16m | 7:56PM0.08m | 8:04AM0.23m | 3:39PM0.16m | 8:40PM0.10m | 3:11AM0.15m | 4:20PM0.15m | 9:24PM0.11m | 4:01AM0.15m | 5:06PM0.15m | 10:09PM0.13m |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 12 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 10 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 50 | 111 | 37 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 57 | 55 | 28 | 295 | 142 | 83 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | S 11 | — | S 22 | SSE 19 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 7 | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 59 | 43 | 57 | — | 9 | 35 | 21 | 18 | 4 | — | — | 23 | 21 | 20 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 9 | S 11 | — | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | SE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 2 | 2 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | WSW 4 | W 4 | WSW 7 | SW 10 |
26 | 32 | 27 | 73 | 101 | 107 | 159 | 143 | 162 | 92 | 104 | 179 | 225 | 265 | 287 | 21 | 29 | 167 | 566 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 602 | 853 | 874 | 593 | 45 | 87 | 45 | 487 | 87 | 45 | 45 | 143 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 3 |
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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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