Zepotonengo Surf Break

Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.71° N 96.78° W

Issued: 11 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Zepotonengo sea temperature is
31.0° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Zepotonengo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zepotonengo surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1179
1055
879
844
529
719
357
587
587
739
565
1484
1461
1356
1257
1098
1126
897
840
730
807
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
0
SSW
15
SSW
5
NNW
0
SSE
15
SSW
5
WNW
0
NE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
SE
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
NW
10
ESE
10
S
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:44AM1.06m
6:54PM1.10m
7:39AM1.08m
7:44PM1.01m
8:33AM1.09m
8:34PM0.92m
9:25AM1.08m
9:24PM0.83m
10:16AM1.06m
10:15PM0.77m
11:05AM1.05m
11:07PM0.71m
11:54AM1.04m
Low Tide
00:29AM-0.00m
12:46PM0.12m
1:16AM0.02m
1:45PM0.19m
2:02AM0.05m
2:45PM0.24m
2:47AM0.10m
3:45PM0.28m
3:31AM0.14m
4:45PM0.30m
4:16AM0.18m
5:44PM0.31m
5:02AM0.20m
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
 mm
3
1
8
6
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
29
29
28
30
30
29
29
30
28
29
28
27
30
30
28
30
30
27
30
29
Feels °C
31
32
31
32
34
33
33
32
32
31
32
31
31
32
32
31
33
33
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.6
SW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
17
Energy kJ
1179
1055
879
844
529
514
357
587
587
739
424
1484
1461
1356
1257
1098
1126
897
840
730
807
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.5
S
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
215
212
143
136
449
719
312
249
249
432
565
43
80
79
67
43
33
256
42
565
357
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
20
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
S
20
0.1
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.8
SE
9
Energy kJ
13
7
303
186
95
88
59
55
272
69
69
4
3
30
2
17
12
33
22
27
112
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
11
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
0
476
0
0
659
0
0
779
0
0
1071
0
59
166
0
0
151
0
33
1078
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
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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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