Surf Forecasts:
Zepotonengo surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,868 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zepotonengo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zepotonengo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Zepotonengo.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, with the first real action hitting this Sunday morning, the 19th of July. For a beginner-friendly spot, Zepotonengo is a fairly consistent, exposed break that loves a SSW swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
The standout period is going to be the first few mornings. Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at 3 feet of SW swell, a super long 17-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 757, but with that clean, calm wind, it’s going to be a dream for a learner. Monday the 20th is even better – 4 feet, 16-second period, glassy again, and the combined energy bumps up to 919. Tuesday the 21st keeps the trend going: 4 feet, 15-second period, glassy, energy at 790. Three mornings in a row of clean, small, long-period groundswell. That’s a treat. Just remember, because it’s a long period, it might peel a little more straight at a beach break, but for a beginner spot, the length between sets makes paddling out a breeze. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might have a few out, but nothing crazy.
Now, if you’ve got a bit more experience, the real gems are the mornings of Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. Friday morning: 3 feet, but a very long 24-second period from the SSW, combined energy of 1028 – that’s a moderate but punchy energy for the size. Glassy conditions. Saturday morning: 3 feet, 21-second period, energy jumps to 1334. Both mornings are rated excellent for experienced surfers. The quality is going to be way above the rest. The wave shape will be proper, and the wait between sets will be worth it.
Moving into the last week of July, the swell size picks up. Sunday the 26th morning has 5 feet, 18-second period, clean cross-off wind, and energy at 1610. Monday the 27th morning is a big one: 6 feet, 18-second period, glassy, and energy at 2112 – that’s strong wave energy. This is expert territory. For a beginner, this will be too big. Wednesday the 29th morning also looks good with 6 feet, 16-second period, glassy, and energy at 1843, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The afternoons throughout this period are mostly a write-off with cross-onshore winds chopping things up.
The first few days of August settle back down. Saturday the 1st morning, 3 feet, 12-second period, glassy, energy at 648 – good for a fun, small session. Sunday the 2nd morning, 4 feet, 14-second period, glassy, energy at 664. Monday the 3rd morning, 4 feet, 14-second period, glassy, energy at 585. All solid, clean, smaller options to finish the run.
Overall, the best on offer are those glassy mornings from the 19th to the 21st for the beginners, and the 24th and 25th mornings for anyone who wants a bit more quality. The 27th morning is a standout for the big-wave crew but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 258 | 505 | 587 | 655 | 661 | 719 | 733 | 558 | 422 | 352 | 261 | 234 | 157 | 132 | 136 | 102 | 704 | 365 | 1868 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:25AM1.12m | 6:32PM1.04m | 7:17AM1.13m | 7:19PM0.96m | 8:05AM1.12m | 8:05PM0.89m | 8:52AM1.09m | 8:51PM0.81m | 9:39AM1.06m | 9:37PM0.75m | 10:26AM1.03m | 10:24PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:03AM0.00m | 12:33PM0.14m | 00:48AM0.02m | 1:28PM0.19m | 1:31AM0.05m | 2:21PM0.23m | 2:13AM0.09m | 3:14PM0.26m | 2:54AM0.13m | 4:06PM0.29m | 3:35AM0.16m | 5:01PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 258 | 505 | 587 | 655 | 661 | 719 | 733 | 558 | 422 | 352 | 261 | 234 | 157 | 132 | 84 | 102 | 244 | 303 | 505 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 13 | S 11 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 52 | 219 | 116 | 405 | 187 | 336 | 281 | 196 | 206 | 141 | 100 | 69 | 60 | 20 | 136 | 83 | 704 | 365 | 1868 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | ESE 7 | W 8 | SE 7 | W 5 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 6 | SW 13 | E 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 165 | 33 | 54 | 85 | 71 | 42 | 37 | 36 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 80 | 24 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 1201 | 0 |
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