Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break it down for the local zone.
We're starting off with some sweet glassy conditions. The water's sitting at 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The real standout is Sunday morning on the 6th of September. We've got clean 5ft surf from the SSW with a 14-second period, and it's dead glassy with zero wind. The energy's moderate, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar, no question. It's got some punch, and the 14-second period means there's a bit of power behind it, but the glass makes it a must-paddle.
The pattern settles a bit into the new week, but Monday morning on the 7th offers a clean 4ft of SSW swell with glassy conditions again. It's a little smaller but still clean.
Through the middle of the week, we see a drop-off. By Tuesday the 8th, we're down to around 2ft of SW swell, and while the mornings are glassy, the afternoon winds turn messy. There's a real lull from Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of the first week, with heights barely cracking 3ft and the afternoons getting chopped out.
Now, if you're holding out for a second true standout, look to Tuesday morning on the 15th of September. The swell jumps back up to 4ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, and the energy is strong. It's glassy again, with excellent conditions, but it's one for the experienced crew given the size. This one's a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.
Wednesday morning on the 16th is also worth a mention: another 4ft from the SSW, glassy, with strong energy. Very similar, but the period drops slightly to 16 seconds.
The back half of the run is a mixed bag. Mornings tend to be clean with glassy winds, but afternoons are mostly a write-off. There's a pick-up towards the 20th and 21st, with a clean Sunday morning (20th) glassy 3-4ft from the SW, and then Monday morning (21st) with 4ft and excellent conditions. That last Monday is promising, but with the 17-second period, the point break setup here will be your best bet for proper shape.
Overall, that first Sunday morning is the absolute pick. After that, it's a game of picking the clean morning windows and dodging the afternoon chop.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 899 | 899 | 691 | 530 | 486 | 362 | 312 | 302 | 381 | 381 | 553 | 974 | 929 | 813 | 906 | 724 | 536 | 459 | 407 | 288 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:27AM1.14m | 9:32PM0.82m | 10:25AM1.10m | 10:38PM0.83m | 11:27AM1.06m | 11:49PM0.87m | 12:31PM1.03m | 1:00AM0.93m | 1:33PM1.01m | 2:05AM1.00m | 2:31PM1.00m | 3:04AM1.08m | 3:24PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.22m | 3:39AM0.08m | 4:53PM0.23m | 4:47AM0.12m | 5:56PM0.23m | 6:01AM0.16m | 6:57PM0.20m | 7:15AM0.17m | 7:54PM0.17m | 8:23AM0.16m | 8:46PM0.13m | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:34PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 22 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 899 | 899 | 691 | 530 | 486 | 362 | 295 | 261 | 196 | 381 | 553 | 974 | 929 | 813 | 906 | 724 | 536 | 459 | 407 | 288 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 108 | 110 | 104 | 75 | 74 | 209 | 312 | 302 | 381 | 196 | 190 | 94 | 15 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 45 | 45 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 20 | SE 7 | SE 6 | WNW 10 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | W 4 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 38 | 37 | 27 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 52 | 186 | 23 | 19 | 32 | 46 | 31 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 154 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 9 | — | SW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | 15 | 16 | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 6 | — | 16 | — | 4 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 1001 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 1078 | 0 | 0 | 193 | 0 |
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