Zepotonengo Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.71° N 96.78° W

Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 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: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 24s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 28th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a solid look at the next 16 days for Zepotonengo. The surf’s pretty quiet right now, but don’t write it off—there’s a proper run of good waves coming up, especially for the experienced crew. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 87°F, so you’ll be comfy in a spring suit or boardies.

We kick off on Wednesday afternoon, 22 July, but it’s a write-off—weak 3ft SW swell with a cross-on breeze and only 358 combined energy. Not worth paddling out. The first real chance is Thursday morning, 23 July. That’s a glassy, clean morning with 2ft SW swell, period around 13 seconds, and combined energy of 207. It’s small but clean—a good one for beginners or a longboard. The afternoon turns choppy again, so get out early.

Friday, 24 July, is a bit of a mixed bag. Morning has a 3ft SW swell with a 24-second period—that’s a very long period groundswell, which means proper shape and power, but it’s breaking with a cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft from the SSE, but that’s a messy 11-second period and cross-onshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 1391, but it’s not clean. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-friendly one.

Now, the standouts start rolling in. Saturday morning, 25 July, is a beauty—glassy, 3ft SSW swell with a 21-second period, and a combined energy of 1147. That’s a long-period groundswell, best at a point or reef, but here it’s glassy and clean. It’s rated excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skill, this is the pick of the first week. The crowd can be ‘sometimes’ around, but with conditions this good, it’s worth the company.

Sunday morning, 26 July, is another cracker—glassy, 5ft SW swell, 18-second period, and combined energy of 1661. That’s a solid, powerful wave, and the glassy wind makes it pristine. Again, excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoons get a bit cross-shore, but the mornings are golden.

The next big highlight is Tuesday morning, 28 July—glassy, 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and combined energy of 2591. That’s strong, heavy, and clean. This is only for experts—over 8ft is too big for most, but 7ft is in that sweet spot for the experienced. The calm wind means it’s a proper session.

From there, the swell slowly drops. Thursday morning, 30 July, is glassy with 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy of 1004—still a solid, clean wave for the more advanced. After that, the size fades into the 3ft to 2ft range through the first week of August, with some clean mornings (like Saturday, 1 August, and Sunday, 2 August) but smaller, less powerful. The combined energy drops to the 300–400 range, so it’s more of a mellow, longboard-friendly vibe.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday morning, 25 July, and Tuesday morning, 28 July—both glassy, with proper groundswell and good energy. If you’re experienced, don’t miss those. Beginners, stick to Thursday morning, 23 July, or the smaller clean mornings in early August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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13
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SW
13
0.9
SW
24
2.1
SSE
11
1.4
SW
21
0.9
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21
1.4
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19
1.7
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19
1.5
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18
1.6
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18
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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157
132
136
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952
1868
792
1365
2044
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1518
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2019
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1626
2541
2269
1787
Wind (km/h)
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10
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5
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10
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10
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5
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10
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10
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5
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High Tide
8:51PM0.81m
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
Low Tide
3:14PM0.26m
2:54AM0.13m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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