Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,227 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's get into it.
Alright, we've got some solid SSW groundswell rolling in for Zepotonengo. This is a beginner-friendly spot that's fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a full wetsuit.
The action kicks off on Friday morning, the 7th of August. We're looking at a clean 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is light and cross-off, the energy is moderate (653), and the conditions are shaping up for some very good surf. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind, so make the most of the morning.
Saturday the 8th is a ripper. The morning is glassy, with a 4 ft SSW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is getting up there (772), and the water is glassy. This is a standout session. The afternoon is cross-on, so it's a morning mission.
Sunday the 9th is another glassy morning, with a 4 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and moderate energy (601). The wind is light and offshore, setting up another very good session. The afternoon turns cross-on and choppy.
Monday the 10th, Tuesday the 11th, and Wednesday the 12th all follow a similar pattern: glassy mornings with clean, cross-off or offshore winds, and some very good surf. The swell size stays between 3 ft and 4 ft, with periods ranging from 13 to 18 seconds. The energy stays moderate (494 to 873). The afternoons are generally cross-on and less clean.
Now, let's talk about the real standout. Friday the 14th of August morning is a cracker. It's glassy, with a 4 ft SW swell and an 18-second period. The energy is strong (1075), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is one of the best on offer.
Saturday the 15th of August morning is also excellent. It's glassy, with a 5 ft SW swell and a 16-second period. The energy is strong (1229). This is solid groundswell, and with that size, it's more for the experienced crew. The afternoon is cross-on.
Sunday the 16th, Monday the 17th, and Tuesday the 18th mornings are all glassy with very good surf. Swell hangs around 4 ft to 4 ft, periods around 14 to 15 seconds, and moderate energy.
The final standout is Friday the 21st of August morning. It's glassy, with a 4 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and moderate energy (602). Conditions are very good.
Overall, the first week is a treat with consistent glassy mornings. The second week is promising but a little less certain. The top picks are the Saturday morning the 8th, the Friday morning the 14th, and the Saturday morning the 15th. Get amongst it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 395 | 475 | 532 | 612 | 584 | 437 | 545 | 467 | 269 | 427 | 373 | 187 | 455 | 399 | 309 | 310 | 208 | 284 | 273 | 416 | 421 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:47PM0.80m | 9:47AM1.17m | 9:42PM0.78m | 10:46AM1.16m | 10:46PM0.78m | 11:47AM1.16m | 11:56PM0.80m | 12:49PM1.15m | 1:07AM0.86m | 1:50PM1.14m | 2:16AM0.93m | 2:48PM1.12m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:18PM0.24m | 2:53AM0.03m | 4:16PM0.25m | 3:49AM0.03m | 5:18PM0.25m | 4:53AM0.05m | 6:21PM0.23m | 6:03AM0.07m | 7:23PM0.19m | 7:15AM0.09m | 8:21PM0.14m | 8:24AM0.10m | 9:14PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 238 | 475 | 532 | 612 | 584 | 437 | 545 | 467 | 269 | 427 | 373 | 187 | 390 | 277 | 209 | 310 | 208 | 284 | 273 | 416 | 421 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 395 | 92 | 103 | 114 | 49 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 125 | 192 | 306 | 140 | 455 | 399 | 309 | 159 | 93 | 96 | 42 | 188 | 306 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SE 7 | SW 11 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SW 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 181 | 114 | 46 | 13 | 59 | 21 | 12 | 34 | 25 | 36 | 184 | 28 | 19 | 43 | 25 | 78 | 23 | 19 | 40 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 775 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 1073 | 0 | 0 | 1046 | 0 |
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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).
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