Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Zepotonengo has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The water’s sitting at 87° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need that thick wetsuit. The first few days are a bit of a slow burn, but there are definitely some windows of clean surf to get excited about.

Friday the 10th kicks things off with a 4ft SSW groundswell, but that cross-on wind is making it a bit ragged. The energy is there, about moderate at 757, but it’s not the best. Saturday the 11th is where it starts to get interesting. Saturday morning is a beauty—that same 4ft SSW groundswell, a 15-second period, and glassy conditions with only a whisper of WNW wind. The energy builds to a solid 858, and it’ll be clean. The afternoon will chop up again as the wind swings cross-on.

Sunday the 12th is alright, but the wind is a problem. Monday the 13th morning is another glassy window with a smaller 3ft SSW swell, feeling weaker at 447 energy, but the conditions will be nice.

The standout session of the first week is hands down Tuesday the 14th morning. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SE, and while the period is a shorter 9 seconds, the combined energy is a thumping 1031. That's strong wave energy. And with zero wind and glassy conditions, this is going to be a proper session for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns into a disaster with a fresh cross-on breeze at 22 mph and a lumpy mess, so get it early.

After that, the surf drops off. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th have clean mornings, but the swell is small (3ft). The energy is weak to moderate. Good for a longboard or a beginner session, but not really a standout.

Looking into the second week, the pattern shifts. Saturday the 18th morning has a tiny 2ft swell, but it's from the SW with a very long 18-second period and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is moderate at 503. This is a classic case where that long-period groundswell will wrap into a point or reef much better than it looks on paper.

The real standout of the entire forecast, though, is Monday the 21st. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd also look promising, but Monday the 21st morning is a gem. You’ve got a 4ft SW swell, a solid 15-second period, and dead calm, glassy conditions. The energy is a solid 774. That’s clean, long-period power, perfect for the right banks.

Then Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings both see the swell pick up and stay clean. Thursday the 23rd morning is another belter for experienced surfers, with a 5ft W groundswell, a 12-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is very strong at 1141. Later in the week, the swell fades again, but Saturday the 25th morning has a small, clean, very long-period groundswell (21 seconds) that could surprise a sheltered spot.

Overall, the best of the best are Tuesday the 14th morning and Monday the 21st morning for clean, punchy surf. Thursday the 23rd morning is also a top pick for the stronger, more powerful swell. The crowds here are sometimes an issue, so expect to see a few others out when it’s this good.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.
Rusty.

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