
Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WSW swell with 1,338 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
376 | 362 | 355 | 377 | 513 | 351 | 371 | 653 | 838 | 554 | 946 | 1149 | 922 | 878 | 954 | 540 | 895 | 1187 | 1128 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:29AM1.11m | 3:47PM0.87m | 4:14AM1.18m | 4:30PM0.88m | 4:59AM1.23m | 5:13PM0.89m | 5:45AM1.25m | 5:57PM0.89m | 6:32AM1.24m | 6:44PM0.89m | 7:21AM1.21m | 7:34PM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.16m | 9:42PM0.11m | 10:42AM0.12m | 10:25PM0.05m | 11:27AM0.09m | 11:10PM0.01m | 12:12PM0.09m | 11:56PM-0.01m | 12:58PM0.10m | 00:44AM-0.00m | 1:46PM0.12m | 1:36AM0.03m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 40 |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 12 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
276 | 356 | 355 | 377 | 513 | 351 | 287 | 653 | 496 | 251 | 406 | 421 | 400 | 663 | 655 | 280 | 895 | 546 | 483 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 20 | S 13 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 |
306 | 191 | 199 | 314 | 370 | 241 | 371 | 11 | 53 | 243 | 97 | 3 | 61 | 46 | 39 | 411 | 477 | 24 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 8 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | SW 11 |
376 | 362 | 335 | 134 | 211 | 319 | 99 | 9 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 38 | 2 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | W 11 |
157 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 452 | 838 | 554 | 946 | 1149 | 922 | 878 | 954 | 540 | 301 | 1187 | 1128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 53 | 1046 | 0 | 0 | 990 | 86 | 86 | 355 | 151 | 59 | 151 | 151 | 32 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 58 |
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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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