Zepotonengo Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.71° N 96.78° W

Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zepotonengo sea temperature is
30.6° C
1.1° 

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


Zepotonengo surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,690 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 (Jul 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 0.6m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 27th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
9:39AM1.06m
9:37PM0.75m
10:26AM1.03m
10:24PM0.70m
11:15AM1.01m
11:16PM0.67m
12:06PM1.00m
00:11AM0.66m
12:57PM1.00m
1:09AM0.67m
1:47PM1.01m
2:07AM0.70m
2:35PM1.01m
Low Tide
4:06PM0.29m
3:35AM0.16m
5:01PM0.31m
4:19AM0.19m
5:56PM0.32m
5:06AM0.21m
6:52PM0.32m
5:59AM0.23m
7:44PM0.30m
6:55AM0.24m
8:32PM0.27m
7:52AM0.24m
9:14PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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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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