Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s get into it. The only game in town for the next week or so is Zepotonengo, and it’s a beginner-friendly setup that’s exposed to the SSW swell. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
We kick off on Saturday the 5th of September. Saturday morning sees a solid 6ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. The wind is a light 3 mph westerly, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is pumping (1678). This is proper experienced surfer territory with that size – not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon goes cross-on with the wind shifting SW, and the quality drops out.
Sunday the 6th, the morning is a standout. A clean 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and perfectly calm – zero wind, glassy. The energy is still strong (1012). This is the best on offer for the early part of the run. The afternoon goes cross-on again and gets messy.
Monday the 7th has a smaller 4ft SSW swell, and the morning is glassy with a light 3 mph easterly. It’s a cleaner, more manageable wave, with energy dropping to 700. The afternoon gets onshore and is a write-off.
Tuesday the 8th is a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and strong cross-shore winds up to 16 mph. Swell drops to 2ft, energy is weak (634). Not worth paddling for.
The next real standout is Thursday the 10th. Morning is glassy, with a 5ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds. The energy is back up (1082) and the conditions are clean. This is a solid session for anyone who can handle it.
Friday the 11th, the morning is glassy again with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period. A good clean wave, but the energy is dropping (778). Still a nice morning surf.
After that, we have a string of smaller, glassy mornings from the 12th to the 15th, with swell between 2ft and 4ft. The energy is moderate (243-766). The best of these is the morning of the 15th with a 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds and glassy conditions – very clean.
Looking further out, the 19th of September Saturday morning is a big one. A 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 19-second period, glassy conditions with a 3 mph easterly, and the energy is strong (1039). This has the potential to be a ripper, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.
The spot is fairly consistent, so even when it’s small, there’s usually something to ride. The crowds are marked as “sometimes,” so expect company at the peak.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1591 | 1591 | 1322 | 987 | 899 | 899 | 691 | 530 | 486 | 362 | 312 | 261 | 381 | 381 | 553 | 772 | 1014 | 813 | 906 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:33PM1.01m | 2:05AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:15AM0.17m | 7:54PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1591 | 1591 | 1322 | 987 | 899 | 899 | 691 | 530 | 486 | 362 | 295 | 261 | 196 | 381 | 553 | 772 | 1014 | 813 | 906 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SE 7 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | SSW 11 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 66 | 65 | 60 | 39 | 108 | 110 | 104 | 96 | 94 | 35 | 312 | 46 | 381 | 196 | 190 | 152 | 56 | 66 | 38 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 11 | SE 6 | WNW 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 7 | SW 17 | ESE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 22 | 6 | 40 | 5 | 4 | 39 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 27 | 238 | 19 | 35 | 33 | 19 | 12 | 35 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 1078 | 0 | 0 | 974 | 0 | 107 | 184 | 0 | 24 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 |
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