Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Zepotonengo for the next couple of weeks. It starts off quiet, but we’ve got some clean windows opening up, especially if you’re willing to paddle out early.
The first solid go is Monday the 24th of August, first light. It’s a tiny 2ft groundswell out of the SSW, but the water is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 88°, which makes for a comfy session. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be, and the combined swell energy is moderate (589). This is a lovely mellow session. Beginners will be happy, and the consistency is there. Just know the crowds can show up, so don’t sleep on it.
Tuesday the 25th offers another glassy morning with a 2ft SSW swell, but chop builds in the afternoon. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are much the same story: small, clean early sessions (2ft, glassy, moderate energy), then the cross-onshore wind mucks it up later.
Friday the 28th is where it picks up. Morning sees 3ft of SSW groundswell, glassy, and the combined energy climbs to 800. That’s a clean, proper option for a Friday.
The real standout is Saturday the 29th of August. Morning session, 5ft of SW groundswell with an excellent 16-second period, glassy calm, and strong energy (1414). This is a proper wave for experienced surfers. Beginners, this is getting over the 5ft mark – it’s going to be a handful. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so the early is the only window. If you’re advanced, this is your session.
Sunday the 30th still has 5ft of SW swell in the morning with clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy drops to 1003. Still a good one for experienced crew.
Through the early part of September, we get clean morning windows with 3ft to 4ft swell, glassy or calm, and moderate energy. Good for a cruise.
Into the second week, Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon sees a jump to 5ft SW with a long 18-second period and energy at 1533, but the wind is onshore and messy. The following morning, Friday the 4th, has 6ft SW groundswell but again, light cross-onshore wind. Risky.
The real late-blooming standout is Saturday the 5th of September, morning. Clean and glassy with 6ft SSW groundswell at a 16-second period, strong energy at 1437. This is an expert wave. Sunday the 6th is still solid at 5ft with glassy conditions, but energy is backing off.
Monday the 7th of September offers a strange one: a long-period 21-second SW groundswell, only 3ft, but the energy is strong at 1385. Offshore wind in the morning. That long period might make it break a little straight at the beach, but it’ll still offer quality lines.
All in all, the best session is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September is a promising but less certain second pick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 316 | 475 | 475 | 211 | 258 | 255 | 196 | 178 | 171 | 249 | 316 | 376 | 447 | 1111 | 1201 | 1333 | 1193 | 953 | 846 | 752 | 564 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:25AM0.95m | 11:33PM0.67m | 12:18PM0.95m | 00:35AM0.70m | 1:12PM0.94m | 1:36AM0.75m | 2:03PM0.95m | 2:31AM0.82m | 2:50PM0.95m | 3:19AM0.90m | 3:34PM0.94m | 4:04AM0.99m | 4:16PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.34m | 5:22AM0.26m | 6:58PM0.33m | 6:26AM0.28m | 7:47PM0.31m | 7:30AM0.28m | 8:30PM0.27m | 8:30AM0.27m | 9:09PM0.23m | 9:24AM0.24m | 9:46PM0.19m | 10:14AM0.21m | 10:22PM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 316 | 475 | 475 | 211 | 258 | 255 | 196 | 178 | 171 | 249 | 206 | 376 | 447 | 1111 | 1201 | 1333 | 1193 | 953 | 846 | 752 | 564 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 183 | 133 | 35 | 69 | 66 | 37 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 171 | 316 | 60 | 60 | 74 | 76 | 70 | 45 | 78 | 62 | 32 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 90 | 66 | 127 | 96 | 79 | 47 | 22 | 47 | 128 | 34 | 49 | 62 | 293 | 138 | 44 | 11 | 40 | 44 | 21 | 32 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 74 | 10 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 |
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