Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 719 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Zepotonengo. This is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break that faces the south-southwest, and it’s going to be the main event for the next couple weeks. Water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Right out of the gate, Tuesday morning, July 14th, is a winner. It’s glass calm, dead flat wind, and you’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid, moderate 499. For a beginner spot, this is perfect. Just keep in mind, crowds are possible here.
The mornings are your ticket. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings, from the 15th to the 17th, all show glassy conditions. Swells are in that 2ft to 3ft range, with that same nice, long-period SSW groundswell. The energy drops a bit on Friday morning to 350, but it’s still fun and clean.
Afternoons in this first week get messy as the wind swings onshore, so stick to the early sessions.
That pattern holds through the end of the first week. Check out Saturday morning, July 18th: a clean 2ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 534, and it’s glassy. That’s a real standout for the first week.
Sunday morning, July 19th, is even better. Glassy again, but the swell is up to 3ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 773. That’s going to feel punchy.
Monday morning, July 20th, we’ve got a 3.6ft SW swell at 16 seconds and a very strong 890 energy reading. Still glassy. This is shaping up to be the best run of morning surf all forecast.
The real standout is further out. Circle Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th. On Saturday morning, we’re looking at a 3.3ft swell from the SW, but the period jumps to a massive 21 seconds—that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is a huge 1376. The wind is glassy again. This is expert-only territory. For experienced surfers, this is the absolute best. The sets will be powerful and spaced out.
Sunday morning, July 26th, is the peak. A 4ft swell from the SW with a 19-second period, and the energy rockets to an incredible 1738. Glassy conditions again. A long-period swell like this at a beach break can sometimes break a bit straight, but with that power and clean conditions, it’s going to be a legendary session for those who can handle it.
After that, the forecast continues with good, clean morning surf right through to Wednesday, July 29th, with similar-sized swells and glassy conditons. Plenty more fun waves on offer.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 331 | 261 | 319 | 342 | 239 | 312 | 264 | 235 | 294 | 219 | 148 | 132 | 286 | 252 | 250 | 313 | 505 | 499 | 655 | 661 | 719 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on |
High Tide | 1:21AM0.81m | 2:09PM1.24m | 2:28AM0.88m | 3:06PM1.23m | 3:33AM0.95m | 4:01PM1.21m | 4:34AM1.02m | 4:54PM1.16m | 5:31AM1.08m | 5:44PM1.11m | 6:25AM1.12m | 6:32PM1.04m | 7:17AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24AM0.02m | 8:45PM0.12m | 8:31AM0.02m | 9:38PM0.07m | 9:36AM0.04m | 10:29PM0.03m | 10:38AM0.07m | 11:17PM0.00m | 11:37AM0.10m | 00:03AM0.00m | 12:33PM0.14m | 00:48AM0.02m | 1:28PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 93 | 261 | 261 | 342 | 239 | 312 | 242 | 235 | 294 | 162 | 96 | 107 | 286 | 199 | 250 | 313 | 505 | 499 | 655 | 661 | 719 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 16 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | E 6 | SE 8 | SW 18 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 |
| kJ | 331 | 41 | 319 | 252 | 126 | 264 | 84 | 36 | 90 | 109 | 106 | 27 | 93 | 252 | 64 | 41 | 219 | 151 | 405 | 190 | 336 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 6 | SSW 10 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | ESE 8 | WSW 9 |
| kJ | 184 | 197 | 42 | 31 | 26 | 50 | 264 | 91 | 121 | 171 | 148 | 132 | 29 | 83 | 121 | 165 | 49 | 93 | 46 | 39 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 219 | 71 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 975 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 975 | 0 | 0 | 975 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 |
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