Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming in, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the conditions. The long period groundswell from the SSW is the main event, and it’s packing some serious energy. The water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the wetsuit at home.

The standout wave energy is on Wednesday, July 8th, with the combined energy hitting a massive 1401 (strong to very strong). That’s a big, powerful swell. The break is Zepotonengo, and it’s exposed to the SSW. We’re looking at 6 ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s groundswell gold, but it’s a bit of a beast. The wind is a light cross-on at 6 mph, which is a bit of a letdown. It’s not clean, but the power is there. For beginners, this is too big. For the experienced crew, it’s a serious session if you can handle the wash-throughs. Because of the long period, it’ll be better at the point or reef sections if they’re working.

The best quality window kicks off Thursday morning, July 9th. The swell drops to a clean 4 ft from the SSW, still a long 15 seconds, and the wind is glassy from the ESE at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is still strong at 931. This is the pick of the week for me. The wave quality is dialed in for a good session. Keep in mind, Zepotonengo can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.

Friday morning, July 10th and Saturday morning, July 11th are also looking very good. Clean waves with the same 4 ft SSW swell, and the wind is light and favorable – cross-off on Friday and glassy again on Saturday. The energy holds up well. Things get a bit messier on the afternoons, so mornings are the go.

As we move into the second week, the swell sticks around but drops off in size. Sunday afternoon, July 12th has a clean 3 ft for a fun, small-wave session. The highlight of the second week is likely Tuesday morning, July 21st. The swell is a consistent 4 ft from the SW, period at 15 seconds, and the wind goes glassy from the east. The energy is still moderate at 782. It’s a promising call for a clean, fun surf.

Overall, there’s no big gap of flatness here. The first few days are the real power show, with Thursday morning being the absolute stand-out for clean conditions. After that, expect smaller but still fun surf, with another good chance around the 21st. Keep an eye on the long period swells, as they can make the beach breaks a bit wonky, but if the points are on, it’ll be magic.

Rusty

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