Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Zepotonengo over the next couple of weeks. We got a real mixed bag, but there’s a couple of moments that’ll get the blood pumping.

Overall, the pattern starts with a solid, long-period groundswell that’ll have a lot of energy in the water – we’re talking waves around 4 ft to 6 ft with a period of 15 to 18 seconds. That’s the kind of deep ocean pulse that makes point breaks and reefs sing, but at a beach break like this, that long period can make 'em a bit walled and straight. The combined swell energy is strong to very strong throughout the first week, hitting as high as 1826. Water temp is sittin’ at 88°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the rubber at home.

The standout window kicks off on Wednesday morning, July 8th. We’ve got a clean 5 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and here’s the kicker – the wind is glassy, dead calm from the SSE at 0 mph. That means smooth, clean faces for experienced surfers. The combined energy is a hefty 1387. This is the best of the best on offer. Keep in mind, crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have a few mates out, but with waves this good and clean, it’s worth a little company.

Thursday morning, July 9th, hangs in there nicely. The swell drops a touch to 4 ft, same long-period SSW direction (15 seconds), and again we get glassy conditions. Combined energy is still solid at 931. It’s a morning for the early bird.

Friday morning, July 10th, and Saturday morning, July 11th, keep the trend going with 4 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds and glassy, offshore-style winds. Saturday morning sees a slight breeze at 3 mph from the WSW, but it’s still clean as a whistle. These are your next-best windows.

The swell backs off a bit into the second week, but there are still some clean moments if you’re patient. Wednesday morning, July 15th offers a 3 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and clean offshore wind from the NNW at 3 mph. The energy is down to 475, but the quality is there for a fun little session.

Friday morning, July 17th is another glassy morning, but the swell is only 3 ft with a 12-second period. It’s small and clean, good for a longboard or a fish. Then Saturday afternoon, July 18th, we get a glassy afternoon with a 2 ft SW swell, but get this – the period is 19 seconds, the longest of the whole forecast. Combined energy is 724, which is surprising for the size. That’s a real sneaky, low-tide reef-style wave if you can find the right bank.

Monday morning, July 20th, and Tuesday morning, July 21st, both offer glassy starts to the day with 3 ft SW swells at 15-16 seconds. Clean, but small. Good for a quiet paddle.

Honestly, for a beginner, some of these bigger days (5 ft and over) might be a bit much, especially with the long period. But for anyone with a bit of experience, lock in that Wednesday July 8th morning. Absolute magic.

Rusty, signing off.

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