Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,031 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down for Zepotonengo. The water’s running a touch warmer than usual, about 88°, and the surf calendar is looking stacked.
Friday the 11th kicks it off: glassy morning, light NW wind, 4ft SW swell with a long 15-second period. Combined energy is solid at 811 (moderate). That’s a great beginner-friendly size. The afternoon gets choppy with cross-onshore wind, so hit it early.
Saturday the 12th: clean morning, 3ft SW swell, 14-second period, light cross-off breeze. Sunday the 13th: tiny but glassy—2ft in the morning. Monday the 14th: another glassy morning with 2ft but a very long 18-second period—best at a point or reef.
Tuesday the 15th is a big standout: glassy, 4ft SW swell, 17-second period, combined energy at 939 (moderate). That’s a beauty. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th keep it clean with 4 to 4ft SSW swell, glassy mornings.
Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th drop to 3ft but stay glassy in the mornings with long periods (20 seconds on Friday). Then Sunday the 20th is the absolute gem: glassy, 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, combined energy at 1248 (strong). That’s the best session of the whole outlook—excellent for experienced surfers.
Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd stay glassy with 4 to 4ft SW swell. Wednesday the 23rd gets a bit messy. Then Friday the 25th sees a massive 18ft SE swell with 13-second period and energy at 17092 (very strong)—way too big for this break, experts only. Saturday the 26th morning settles to 7ft SSW swell, glassy, but still only for experts.
Crowds can pop up sometimes at Zepotonengo, so get in early on those glassy mornings. No real gaps here—the consistency is solid right through.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 724 | 536 | 459 | 407 | 288 | 212 | 178 | 184 | 296 | 312 | 444 | 628 | 844 | 762 | 595 | 843 | 592 | 561 | 553 | 463 | 344 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 2:31PM1.00m | 3:04AM1.08m | 3:24PM0.98m | 3:56AM1.13m | 4:14PM0.97m | 4:44AM1.16m | 5:00PM0.94m | 5:29AM1.17m | 5:43PM0.92m | 6:11AM1.15m | 6:24PM0.88m | 6:53AM1.12m | 7:04PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46PM0.13m | 9:24AM0.14m | 9:34PM0.10m | 10:18AM0.12m | 10:19PM0.07m | 11:07AM0.11m | 11:02PM0.06m | 11:52AM0.12m | 11:42PM0.07m | 12:35PM0.14m | 00:21AM0.09m | 1:16PM0.17m | 00:59AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 17 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 724 | 536 | 459 | 407 | 288 | 212 | 178 | 175 | 130 | 312 | 444 | 628 | 844 | 762 | 595 | 843 | 592 | 561 | 553 | 463 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | W 4 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 23 | 18 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 9 | 37 | 184 | 296 | 73 | 118 | 74 | 69 | 68 | 205 | 76 | 79 | 32 | 42 | 368 | 344 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SW 21 | S 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 37 | 14 | 14 | 80 | 154 | 20 | 36 | 127 | 35 | 38 | 41 | 214 | 22 | 55 | 71 | 22 | 48 | 58 | 224 | 36 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | WSW 6 | W 2 |
| kJ | 27 | — | 16 | 5 | 8 | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 4 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 1074 | 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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