Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk Zepotonengo in imperial.
We’ve got proper groundswell on the way, and the first real action kicks off Friday morning. The swell direction is from the southwest, just what this spot needs. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Friday morning, September 4th, is the one to get excited about. Swell is 6ft from the SW, with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. The combined energy is strong at 1921. This is clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. That long period groundswell on a beach break can sometimes straighten out, but with the right bank it’ll be pumping. Crowds are possible, so get there early.
Saturday morning, September 5th, drops to 6ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind from the west at 6 mph. Energy is still strong at 1585. Clean and excellent for experienced surfers, but the morning is the window before the afternoon cross-on messes it up.
Sunday morning, September 6th, has 5ft from the SSW, 14 seconds, and glassy calm. Energy is 1078. Still solid and clean, but easing.
Monday morning, September 7th, drops to 4ft, glassy from the WNW. Energy is 689. Very good, clean, smaller surf.
From Tuesday afternoon through September 16th, the swell bounces between 2ft and 4ft, with mostly cross-on afternoons. The mornings are often glassy, with energy ranging from 397 to 1009. Plenty of clean, fun sessions for beginners and intermediates. The standout in this stretch is Thursday morning, September 10th: 5ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, dead calm, energy at 1009. Excellent and clean for experienced surfers.
Later, Saturday morning, September 19th, shows a pulse of 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, light offshore wind, and energy at 826. Promising but distant — clean and well-shaped, but smaller.
The absolute best is Friday morning, September 4th: biggest swell, longest period, glassy. Sunday morning, September 6th, is also a top pick. The rest of the run is solid for smaller boards and clean mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1290 | 1842 | 1672 | 1591 | 1498 | 1322 | 987 | 899 | 796 | 691 | 530 | 486 | 362 | 384 | 238 | 381 | 381 | 553 | 772 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:42AM1.19m | 7:43PM0.85m | 8:32AM1.17m | 8:34PM0.83m | 9:27AM1.14m | 9:32PM0.82m | 10:25AM1.10m | 10:38PM0.83m | 11:27AM1.06m | 11:49PM0.87m | 12:31PM1.03m | 1:00AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00AM0.01m | 2:05PM0.18m | 1:47AM0.01m | 2:57PM0.20m | 2:40AM0.04m | 3:53PM0.22m | 3:39AM0.08m | 4:53PM0.23m | 4:47AM0.12m | 5:56PM0.23m | 6:01AM0.16m | 6:57PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
mm | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 1290 | 1842 | 1672 | 1591 | 1498 | 1322 | 987 | 899 | 796 | 691 | 530 | 486 | 362 | 384 | 212 | 381 | 381 | 553 | 772 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 76 | 68 | 51 | 66 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 141 | 143 | 102 | 106 | 51 | 34 | 312 | 238 | 196 | 196 | 152 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 11 | ESE 6 | WNW 11 | SSW 20 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | ESE 5 | E 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 109 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 22 | 4 | 40 | 38 | 31 | 29 | 53 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 23 | 32 | 27 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | SE 3 | SSE 6 | — | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1073 | 0 | 0 | 1074 | 0 | 0 | 1074 | 0 | 0 | 1078 | 0 | 0 | 974 | 13 | 0 | 151 | 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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