Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first real action kicks off on Monday morning, August 3rd. The glassy conditions early with a 3ft SSW swell, period a very long 16 seconds, and the water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal at 87°. This is a groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of energy (457) and long gaps between sets—makes paddling out a breeze, but it might be a little too straight for a beach break. That said, the offshore wind is glass, so it’ll be clean. The better bet is to hold out for the mornings, as the afternoons get chopped up by cross-onshore wind.

The standout session for the first week is definitely Friday morning, August 7th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW with a period of 18 seconds, and the energy is cranking (720). Wind is a light cross-offshore, so the face will be clean. This is the kind of window where you get lined-up, long-period waves with a bit of push. The crowd factor is “sometimes” at Zepotonengo, so you might have a few out, but it’s worth it.

The following week, the real highlight is Friday morning, August 14th. Swell is up to 3ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, and the energy is strong (907). Glassy conditions again with a light ESE wind. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’s gonna wrap in nicely and offer some proper shape. As the morning wears on, the afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the morning window is golden.

Saturday morning, August 15th, shows a similar size at 5ft from the SW, but the wind is slightly cross-on, so it won’t be quite as clean as Friday. Still, the energy is there (1005), so for the experienced crew, it’s worth a look.

The gap between the first and second week is only a couple of days, but the mornings are the consistent winner. Nearly every morning has a glassy or clean wind, and the swell sits in the 2ft to 5ft range. It’s not a huge swell, but the period is often long, which means it’s more about quality than power.

For the beginners, the swell stays under 5ft for the whole run, so it’s fine. The only caveat: when the period is over 15 seconds, it can break a bit straight at the beach, so keep an eye on the tide and look for a bank that holds the line.

Alright, that’s the read. Stay keen, check the mornings, and get on it early. Over and out, Rusty.

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