Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, surf’s gonna be a bit of a slow starter but there’s some real gems waiting for us down the line. The first real chance to get wet is Saturday afternoon, August 29th, but honestly, it’s not the best. Zepotonengo is seeing a 5ft SW swell, but with a cross-shore breeze and a bit of a chop, it’s only going to be so-so. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 87°, so that’s a nice bonus.

Now, Sunday morning August 30th is a proper standout. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW swell, and the wind is dead glassy. That’s the kind of forecast that gets you up early. The swell is a solid 14-second period, carrying some real energy (combined energy of 917), and it’s coming from the optimum direction for this spot. It’s a beginner-friendly wave at 5ft, and with glassy conditions, the surface will be like a mirror. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.

Monday morning August 31st is also looking really good. A 4ft SSW swell, glassy wind, and a clean forecast. The swell period is a touch shorter at 13 seconds, but still plenty of push. The combined energy is 533. That’s a fun, manageable morning.

Tuesday morning September 1st keeps the good run going with a 3ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. The wind is light and offshore, so expect clean, peeling waves. The energy is still moderate at 505.

Wednesday morning September 2nd offers a smaller 3ft SW swell, but the period is a beefy 16 seconds, giving it a lot more punch than the height suggests. The combined energy is 814. Glassy conditions again. It’s a longer-period groundswell, which tends to break a bit more straight at a beach break, but at this size, it should still offer some fun shape.

Thursday morning September 3rd is another standout. We’ve got a 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, cranking the combined energy up to 1039. Glassy, clean, and the forecast is rating it excellent for experienced surfers. This is a groundswell with serious energy, and it’s going to produce some lined-up, well-shaped waves. The long period means there will be longer lulls between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier.

Friday morning September 4th is the biggest push of the whole forecast. A 5ft SW swell, with a 17-second period, and a combined energy of 1709. The wind is offshore and glassy. This is a serious swell. At 5ft, it’s pushing into the territory where it might be a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s going to be pumping. The swell direction is optimal. This is the best session on offer.

After that, the swell stays in the 5ft to 6ft range through the weekend, but the afternoons get a bit of a cross-on wind, so mornings remain the call. Saturday morning September 5th has a 6ft SW swell, but it’s a bit wind-affected. The combined energy is still huge at 1554.

Sunday morning September 6th drops back to a 5ft SSW swell, with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 910. Still a very good option.

The following week drops off in size. Monday September 7th morning has a 4ft SW swell, glassy, with a combined energy of 923. Good.

The rest of the week into the second week sees smaller swells, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, with some glassy mornings but also more days with cross-shore winds. The standout in the second week is Thursday morning September 10th, with a 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period, giving a combined energy of 1000. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s still surfable.

Friday morning September 11th is the last really good morning, with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 759.

After that, the swell fades out to small stuff through the 13th, with the last day on offer being Sunday morning September 13th, a tiny 2ft SW swell, glassy, but very weak.

So the whole run is pretty solid. The standout is hands down Friday morning September 4th for the biggest, cleanest swell. The Thursday morning September 3rd is a close second for the excellent quality and long-period power. Get out there.

Rusty.

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