Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s cooking at Zepotonengo over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is running at about 87°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing wild, but you’ll feel it’s a little more like bathwater.

The start is a bit ragged. Thursday afternoon (9th July) has a 4ft SSW swell with a long 15-second pulse, but a cross-onshore breeze messes with the surface. The combined energy is moderate (779) but the chop makes it a no-go. Friday morning (10th July) is glassy, same 4ft SSW swell, energy at 750 – that’s a clean session for a beginner-friendly spot. The break is fairly consistent, though crowds are sometimes a thing, so expect a few heads.

Saturday morning (11th July) is also glassy, with a 4ft SSW swell and energy up to 880. Nice and clean. The long period (15s) gives the waves shape, but at a beach setup it might break a little straight – still, good for a beginner.

Sunday morning (12th July) is glassy again, with a slightly smaller 4ft SSW swell and energy at 678. Clean and easy.

Monday (13th July) brings a change. Swell jumps to 7ft from the SE, but period drops to 8 seconds – that’s short-period windswell, and energy is strong (1561). The wind is cross-shore in the morning, but it’s marginal. The afternoon gets choppy with a moderate breeze. This one’s for experienced surfers, but the quality isn’t there.

The middle of the week fades. Tuesday (14th) morning has a tiny 3ft SSW swell, glassy but weak. Wednesday and Thursday (15th-16th) are similar – small, clean, but no punch. Energy drops to 228-299. Not a standout.

Friday (17th) and Saturday (18th) are still small, but Saturday morning (18th July) offers a glassy 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s groundswell, energy at 581 – moderate. For a beginner spot, it’s clean but small.

Sunday (19th) morning perks up: 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, clean with cross-offshore wind. Energy is 743. A decent session for long lines.

The second week gets interesting. Monday (20th) and Tuesday (21st) mornings are both clean with 4ft SW swell, periods around 16 seconds, and energy in the 800-900 range. Good consistency, glassy. Wednesday (22nd) morning is glassy with a 5ft S swell, 10-second period, energy at 710. It’s good, but the period is shorter.

The real standout? Thursday (23rd) morning. Glassy, 6ft SSW swell, 10-second period, and energy is strong (1156). That’s excellent for experienced surfers – the break is exposed and the swell direction matches the optimum SSW. The waves will have some power, and with no wind, it’ll be clean. This is the best of the bunch, but it’s a bit bigger, so not for beginners.

Friday (24th) morning also looks good – 5ft SE swell, glassy, energy at 1389. That’s strong, but the afternoon gets hammered by a 30 km/h cross-onshore wind, so get in early.

Overall, the best windows are the late mornings around the 23rd and 24th of July. The first week has clean but small sessions, and the second week brings more size and energy. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff – it’s promising but a bit further out.

Rusty.

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