Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Zepotonengo over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a really promising run of surf kicking off first thing Thursday morning. The water is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice little bonus. The ocean is delivering a 2ft SSW swell with a solid 13-second period, and it’s dead glassy with zero wind. Combined wave energy is moderate at 207, so it’s a gentle, clean start. This is a fantastic, user-friendly entry point for the beginner-friendly Zepotonengo break. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might share a few waves, but it’s well worth it.

Thursday afternoon sees a bit of a letdown as a light onshore breeze kicks in, making things a bit more marginal. Not the time to rush out.

Friday morning looks like a real step up in power. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SW, but the period rockets up to 24 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 1338 (strong), but with a cross-shore wind, it’s a bit tricky. The long period means this will be a better bet for the deeper parts of the break, but it’s a powerful one for those who know what they’re doing.

The real standout, and the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday morning the 25th. It’s going to be absolutely pumping. The wind is totally glassy (0 mph from the NE), the swell is 3ft from the SSW, and the period is a dreamy 21 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1082. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". This is clean, lined-up, and powerful. Zepotonengo will be at its best. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Sunday afternoon the 26th is another strong option. Swell is 5ft from the SW with a 18-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WNW. Combined energy is very strong at 2109. This is a heavy, powerful wave for experienced surfers.

Monday morning the 27th is also a big one – 7ft of SW swell, glassy with a 3 mph N wind, and energy at a massive 2711. This is expert territory. The sets will be heavy and long.

After that, the energy drops back but we get a few more clean windows. Thursday morning the 30th offers 5ft SSW swell with glassy conditions and a 1031 energy reading – a solid, clean mid-range day. Friday morning the 31st is a smaller 4ft option with glassy conditions, very clean.

There’s a notable gap in quality from the 1st of August onwards. The swell drops below 3ft, and while there are a few glassy mornings (like the 2nd and 5th of August), the energy is weak (under 400) and the conditions are often blown out by the afternoon. The 7th of August has a brief, small, glassy morning with 3ft SSW swell, but it’s a long way out and the run of quality is thin.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday morning July 25th is the absolute highlight. Glassy, solid groundswell, and Zepotonengo will be peeling. The second best is Monday morning July 27th for the big-wave crew. After that, it’s a series of cleaner, smaller windows until the first week of August, which looks pretty quiet.

Rusty.

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