Zepotonengo Surf Break

Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.71° N 96.78° W

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zepotonengo sea temperature is
31.0° C

1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Zepotonengo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zepotonengo surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
0
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
0.9
SW
18
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
851
651
728
897
449
788
1179
1055
879
844
529
614
357
587
587
739
565
1484
1461
1289
1257
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
W
20
SW
5
WNW
5
W
15
SSW
0
NW
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
N
0
S
15
SSW
5
NNW
0
WSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
0
SE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:48AM0.97m
5:13PM1.24m
5:46AM1.02m
6:04PM1.18m
6:44AM1.06m
6:54PM1.10m
7:39AM1.08m
7:44PM1.01m
8:33AM1.09m
8:34PM0.92m
9:25AM1.08m
9:24PM0.83m
10:16AM1.06m
Low Tide
10:52PM0.01m
10:47AM0.01m
11:41PM-0.00m
11:47AM0.06m
00:29AM-0.00m
12:46PM0.12m
1:16AM0.02m
1:45PM0.19m
2:02AM0.05m
2:45PM0.24m
2:47AM0.10m
3:45PM0.28m
3:31AM0.14m
4:45PM0.30m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
 mm
3
1
5
1
1
3
Temp °C
29
30
30
27
30
29
28
30
29
28
30
30
28
29
30
28
30
29
28
30
30
Feels °C
32
32
31
31
33
31
33
33
32
32
32
33
32
31
32
32
32
31
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.6
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
851
651
728
897
421
788
1179
1055
879
844
529
514
357
587
587
739
424
1484
1461
1289
1257
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
15
0.9
SW
18
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
Energy kJ
206
150
97
157
449
196
215
212
143
136
449
614
312
249
249
432
565
57
39
59
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
20
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
20
0.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
16
28
33
93
138
154
13
7
303
186
95
88
59
57
51
89
89
5
4
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
20
13
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
32
1078
0
24
1078
0
0
578
0
0
754
0
0
641
0
0
184
0
0
438
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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