
Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 2 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zepotonengo this week:
The surf forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 2nd Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 9 | W 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ESE 6 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
809 | 384 | 600 | 562 | 602 | 358 | 655 | 411 | 477 | 546 | 483 | 418 | 412 | 390 | 268 | 261 | 198 | 175 | 374 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:13PM0.89m | 5:45AM1.25m | 5:57PM0.89m | 6:32AM1.24m | 6:44PM0.89m | 7:21AM1.21m | 7:34PM0.89m | 8:12AM1.15m | 8:29PM0.89m | 9:07AM1.09m | 9:30PM0.89m | 10:05AM1.02m | 10:37PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.01m | 12:12PM0.09m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:58PM0.10m | 00:44AM-0.00m | 1:46PM0.12m | 1:36AM0.03m | 2:37PM0.15m | 2:33AM0.09m | 3:31PM0.18m | 3:37AM0.16m | 4:28PM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 20 | — | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
560 | 251 | 406 | 421 | 400 | 211 | 196 | 208 | 166 | 145 | 128 | 418 | 412 | 185 | 268 | 261 | 74 | 140 | 269 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 20 | S 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | S 8 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 13 | S 7 |
34 | 243 | 97 | 3 | 108 | 192 | 655 | 411 | 477 | 546 | 483 | 147 | 98 | 390 | 117 | 110 | 193 | 94 | 234 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 12 | W 15 | S 13 | SW 17 | W 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WSW 9 | W 8 | S 7 | S 7 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 10 | SSW 12 |
17 | 23 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 358 | 81 | 186 | 112 | 147 | 128 | 93 | 86 | 52 | 62 | 35 | 78 | 175 | 78 | 268 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | W 6 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 |
809 | 384 | 600 | 562 | 602 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 56 | 26 | 98 | 150 | 198 | 270 | 374 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 496 | 115 | 29 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 438 | 0 | 32 | 175 | 0 | 33 | 438 | 33 | 32 | 166 | 32 |
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Information about the Zepotonengo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zepotonengo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zepotonengo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zepotonengo 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 (Zepotonengo) 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 Zepotonengo 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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