Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer at Zepotonengo.

The next couple of weeks are looking pretty good for this spot, with a nice run of clean, glassy mornings. The water is sitting at 88° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. There’s a solid run of surf coming through, but you'll want to be picky about your windows.

Monday the 14th starts off with a glassy 2ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period. The wave energy is moderate at (406). It's a beginner-friendly size, and those long-period swells mean proper lines but long waits between sets. That morning session is the one to aim for. The afternoon gets chopped up by a cross-onshore wind.

Tuesday the 15th morning is a standout. Clean and glassy again, with the swell bumping up to 4ft from the SW, period at 17 seconds. The energy is climbing (956). This is a top pick for the week.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th follow the same pattern: glassy mornings with 4ft to 4ft SSW swell, periods dropping from 16 to 14 seconds. Thursday morning is dead calm, which is rare. These mornings are all quality options, but the afternoons get ruined by a cross-onshore wind every time.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th see the swell drop back to 2ft to 3ft, still with a long 18-20 second period. Clean again in the mornings, but small.

Now, for the real standout: Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. Sunday morning brings a 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period and a light cross-offshore wind, which is a beautiful combo for a spot like this. The energy is pumping at (1108). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Monday morning is even better on paper: 4ft SW swell, 17-second period, cross-offshore wind, and energy at (1152). Two mornings in a row that look world-class for the conditions. These are the best on offer. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, there’s a bit of a lull in quality through the middle of the week, with a mix of onshore winds and stormy conditions. The swell hangs around 4ft, but the windows are narrower.

By Sunday the 27th, it’s back to a small, clean 2ft SW groundswell in the morning.

Then we get a big change on Monday the 28th of September. The swell jumps to 6ft, but it shifts to a short-period SE swell at 10 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is high (1297), but the quality is marginal. This one is more for the kites.

The real power arrives on Tuesday the 29th of September. A 6ft SW groundswell, 12-second period, with dead calm conditions in the morning. The combined energy is strong at (1773). This is for experienced surfers only, as it's pushing the limits. The afternoon swell builds to 7ft, but the wind swings onshore and messes it up.

So, to sum it up: hit those glassy mornings between the 15th and the 21st, especially Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. The end of the month brings some serious size, but you’ll need your wits about you.

Rusty.

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