Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s coming up for Zepotonengo. This is one of those rare stretches where the consistency is solid, and the windows of clean, glassy conditions are going to be the real story. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout period kicks off straight away. Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is a cracker. You’ve got a clean 3ft SW groundswell churning in with a very long 18 second period. The combined energy is strong at 1131, and with that glassy, light W wind at 3 mph, the surface is going to be perfect. This is a beginner-friendly break, but the size and power mean it’s more for the experienced crew. The wave energy is significant, and the offshore wind is a major positive.

Then Friday morning, the 4th of September, steps it up a notch. The swell bumps to 6ft from the SW, still with a long 17 second period. The combined energy jumps to 1921, which is very strong. Again, glassy conditions with a light ESE breeze at 3 mph. This is serious, powerful surf. At 6ft, it’s pushing the limit for beginners, so it’s best for those with some experience.

Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is another top session. We’ve got a 6ft SSW swell, with a 16 second period. The energy is 1585, and the wind is completely dead calm at 0 mph. The water will be like glass. This is premium, clean surf.

Sunday morning, the 6th of September, is still very good. A 5ft SSW swell with a 15 second period, combined energy of 1047, and glassy conditions with a light W wind at 3 mph. The quality holds.

The pattern continues through the week. Monday morning the 7th, Tuesday morning the 8th, and Wednesday morning the 9th all offer clean, glassy conditions with smaller, but still fun, SW swell. The energy drops into the three-digit range, but the conditions are still excellent for a paddle. Thursday morning the 10th brings a nice return of energy, with 5ft SW swell and a combined energy of 1016 under glassy skies.

The following week has a few more gems. Friday morning the 11th and Saturday morning the 12th are both clean with 4ft and 4ft swell respectively. The wind is offshore or calm. The crowds here are listed as “sometimes,” so you might get some company, but it’s not a circus.

The absolute best of the whole run, though, is that Friday morning, the 4th of September. The 6ft SW swell with a 17 second period, coupled with that glassy 3 mph wind, is the pinnacle. The energy is high, the waves will have shape and power, and the conditions are pristine. Saturday morning the 5th is a very close second, with that dead calm wind and 6ft SSW swell.

For the very end of the forecast, the morning of the 18th of September is worth a mention. You’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 20 second period, giving a combined energy of 936 under glassy conditions. That’s a long-period groundswell, which will be at its best here at Zepotonengo, offering clean, lined-up waves.

So, the long and short of it: the first two weeks are filled with excellent morning windows. The afternoons mostly get a cross-onshore wind that messes with the surface, so stick to the dawn patrol. The best waves are in the first weekend, with Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th being the real standouts.

Rusty.

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