Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a run of surf coming up at Zepotonengo that’s worth getting excited about, especially if you’re a beginner or someone who likes clean, manageable waves. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice.

The first real action is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. It’s glassy, with a 3ft swell from the south, a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 401. It’s a bit on the small side, but those conditions are about as good as it gets for a learner wave. The crowd factor is a "sometimes" thing here, so you might have a few others out, but it shouldn’t be packed.

Sunday morning, the 23rd, sees the swell drop to 2ft, but the period stretches to 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 757, and we’ve got a clean cross-offshore breeze. The waves will be lined up, but with that long period, it might break a bit straight for a beach setup. Still, for the size, it’s a sweet session.

Monday morning, the 24th, is another glassy gem. 2ft of swell, 18-second period, and the energy is at 589. It’s clean, it’s easy, and it’s perfect for a longboard or a funboard.

Tuesday morning the 25th is glassy again, with a 2ft swell. The energy is down to 376, but it’s still surfable. The pattern holds through Wednesday and Thursday mornings – glassy, clean, with small swell. The energy on Thursday morning the 27th is 440, with an 18-second period. It’s all about the morning windows here.

Now, Friday morning the 28th is a standout. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSW, 16-second period, and the combined energy is 807. Glassy conditions again. The waves will be clean and the energy is building.

Saturday morning the 29th is the big one. The swell hits 5ft from the southwest, 16-second period, and the energy is 1381. It’s glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s getting solid, so if you’re a beginner, maybe sit this one out. The sets will have some punch.

Sunday morning the 30th is still good, with a 5ft swell and a clean cross-offshore breeze. Energy is 961. Monday morning the 31st is glassy again, with a 4ft SSW swell. Energy is 557. Tuesday morning September 1st is glassy, with a 3ft swell. Good, clean, small waves.

We’ve got a bit of a gap after that, but then Thursday morning the 3rd sees a 4ft swell with a massive 20-second period. The combined energy is 1515, but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit more of a gamble. The waves will have a lot of push but might be a little jumbled.

Then we hit the best swell of the outlook. Friday morning the 4th of September. 7ft of swell from the SSW, 18-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2752. It’s glassy. Now, this is over 8 feet, so this is for experts only. This is a serious groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. If you’re not comfortable in big, clean, heaving surf, give it a wide berth.

Saturday morning the 5th is still big, with a 6ft swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy is 1816. Still excellent for experienced surfers. Sunday morning the 6th drops to 4ft, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Energy is 891. A nice way to finish the run.

The real standout here is Friday the 4th of September. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell. If you’ve got the skills, that’s the one to circle. The Saturday morning the 29th of August is also a top pick for experienced surfers. For the everyday surfer, the Saturday and Sunday mornings of the 22nd and 23rd of August are the cleanest, most fun little waves on offer.

Rusty.

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