Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me break down the waves at Zepotonengo.

First up, Friday morning, 24 July: the surf is pretty weak. You're looking at 3 ft of SW swell with a cross breeze from the ESE at 9 mph. There’s a lot of energy in the water (1079), but it’s choppy and messy. Not worth rushing out. Friday afternoon gets bigger at 8 ft, but the wind switches to onshore SE at 22 mph – it’s lumpy, blown out, and better for kite-surfing than riding a foamie.

Saturday morning, 25 July, is a total turnaround. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we’ve got 3 ft of clean SSW groundswell with a 21-second period. That’s long-period stuff, meaning the waves will be well-shaped, with long lulls between sets. The energy is moderate (973), but the clean surface and small size make it ideal for beginners and anyone easing into the day.

Sunday morning, 26 July, is another gem. Glassy again, light offshore, with 5 ft of SSW swell and 18-second period. The energy jumps to 1606 – moderate but punchy for the size. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful lines. Not for beginners – 5 ft is getting chunky. The afternoon gets a bit more onshore, but mornings are pure gold.

Monday, 27 July: this is the peak. 6 ft of SSW swell, 18-second period, glassy conditions both morning and afternoon, and energy at 2330 (strong). This is serious groundswell – long period means the waves will hold shape well at a point or reef. Only for experts. The morning is as clean as it gets; the afternoon might see a thunderstorm risk but the wind stays calm. Grab it.

Tuesday, 28 July, stays epic: 7 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, glassy all day, energy at 2460 (strong). Again, experts only. Powerful, consistent, and clean.

From Wednesday, 29 July, the quality drops. The swell is still 6 ft but the wind turns cross-shore, so the surface gets rippled. Still surfable but not glassy. Thursday and Friday, 30 and 31 July, the swell drops to 4-5 ft, with clean mornings and offshore winds – good for intermediate and longboarders. The energy is moderate (718-964).

Then the waves go small. From Saturday, 1 August, through to Wednesday, 6 August, the swell drops below 3 ft – mostly 2 ft – with onshore winds and poor conditions. The energy is weak (low 300-500). There are a few glassy windows – Monday 3 August morning, Tuesday 4 August morning, Wednesday 5 August morning – but the surf is tiny. You might get a clean little wave for a dawn session, but it’s not worth planning a trip for.

Thursday 6 August and Friday 7 August are poor – small, onshore, not worth it. Saturday 8 August morning shows a hint: 2 ft, glassy, but the swell direction is SSW and period is 12 seconds – weak energy at 188.

The standout days are Monday 27 July and Tuesday 28 July – big, clean, powerful groundswell with ideal wind. For beginners, Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July mornings are your window. Water temp is 87°F, which is about a couple degrees above average – noticeably warm for this time of year.

Crowds can show up at Zepotonengo from time to time, so expect a few locals on the good days.

-Rusty

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