Zepotonengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Zepotonengo.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a slow start at Zepotonengo, but once we get into the weekend and beyond, there’s some real quality brewing. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag with some clean windows, but the real standout action starts building from Sunday 19 July.

Let’s break it down. Wednesday 15 July kicks off with a glassy morning, 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (353). That’s a clean, fun little wave for beginners, but it's small. The afternoon turns cross-on and gets choppy, so the morning is the only window there.

Thursday 16 July is another early bird special – glassy again, 3ft SSW swell at 13 seconds (383 energy). Light and clean. The afternoon gets a slight cross-on bump, so again, mornings are the call.

Friday 17 July sees a drop in size to 2ft S swell, but the morning is clean with a cross-off breeze. It’s small, but still rideable for a beginner. The afternoon goes choppy.

Saturday 18 July morning is glassy with 2ft SW swell, but the period ticks up to 18 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (448). The longer period means the waves will have a bit more shape and punch, but it’s small. The afternoon gets a light cross-on.

Now, here’s where things start to get interesting. Sunday 19 July morning is a standout. Glassy conditions, 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 818 (moderate). That’s a very clean, fun-sized wave with a nice long period – perfect for the longboard or a funboard. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Crowds are possible at Zepotonengo, so get there early.

Monday 20 July morning is another cracker. Glassy again, 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with energy at 907. That’s a solid, clean, shoulder-high wave with good shape. The morning is the only time to be out, as the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze.

Tuesday 21 July morning keeps the run going: glassy, 4ft SW swell, 15 seconds, 777 energy. Another clean morning.

The pattern holds through to the end of the week with mornings being glassy and clean, but the afternoons are a write-off. Friday 24 July morning is notable for a very long period swell – 24 seconds! That’s a rare, super-long groundswell. The energy is moderate (622) for 2ft, but the period is extreme. This kind of swell will be very straight and lined up, and it can make beach breaks a bit tricky – it’s best at a point or reef. The morning is glassy, so it’s worth a paddle.

Saturday 25 July morning is the big one. Glassy, 3ft SW swell, 21-second period, and the energy is strong at 1010. That’s excellent quality for experienced surfers. The swell direction (SSW) is right in the optimum for Zepotonengo.

Sunday 26 July morning is another top-tier session: glassy, 5ft SW swell, 18 seconds, energy at 1488. That’s pushing into solid, powerful waves. At 5ft, it’s still manageable for strong intermediates, but it’s getting chunky.

Monday 27 July morning – 5ft SW swell, 17 seconds, energy 1421. That’s a solid overhead wave. Over 5ft, it’s getting too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it’s excellent.

Tuesday 28 July morning – 6ft SW swell, 17 seconds, energy 2413. That’s a strong, powerful swell. Over 8ft it would be expert-only, but at 6ft, it’s still a heavy but rideable wave for good surfers. The morning glass is perfect.

Wednesday 29 July morning – 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, energy 1192. Clean with a cross-off breeze. Another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The pattern is clear: mornings are the golden ticket, especially from Sunday 19 July through to Wednesday 29 July. The afternoons are consistently blown out by a cross-on breeze. The standouts are Sunday 19, Monday 20, Saturday 25, Sunday 26, and Tuesday 28 mornings. If you’re a beginner, stick to the first few days or the very small early sessions. From the 25th onwards, it’s for the more experienced crew.

Rusty.

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