Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zero this week:
The surf forecast for Zero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zero in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
The outlook for this stretch is a long one, but to be honest, it's a real slow burner. We've got a long gap with pretty much nothing going on before a slight window of opportunity opens up. Don't expect any hero waves here; it's all small, marginal stuff.
The first real sniff of something rideable comes on Thursday the 17th of September, but even then it's marginal. The spot to look at is Zero, a point break that rarely breaks. So the fact we're even talking about it is notable. On Thursday morning, we’re looking at a small 2ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, which won't help. The combined wave energy is moderate (340). It's not great, but it's the first thing on the table.
The water temperature feels about average for this time of year.
The best of a very average bunch comes in on Saturday the 20th of September. The morning is a write-off with light cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely. A light offshore breeze from the WNW is forecast, making conditions clean. We've still got a small 2ft swell from the SW with a long 18-second period, but the wind is the main positive here. The combined energy is moderate (323). It's still a point break that rarely breaks, so don't get your hopes up too high, but if it turns on, it could offer a clean little wave.
After that, the following Monday the 22nd of September morning sees the swell nudge up to 3ft from the SW with a long 17-second period. The wind is light offshore from the S, which is a positive. The combined energy is moderate (390). Again, for a spot that rarely breaks, it's worth a look if you're desperate.
The rest of the window into the last week of September is full of small, poor-to-marginal conditions with onshore or cross-onshore winds and small swell. Nothing to write home about. The morning of Saturday the 27th of September offers a brief moment of glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the combined energy is weak (169), so it’s a real knee-basher.
Overall, this is a period for the die-hards with low expectations. The consistent theme is a point break that's almost never working, so a blank run is normal for this area. Keep an eye on the forecasts, as things can always change.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
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 kJ | 97 | 89 | 62 | 85 | 78 | 108 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 72 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 191 | 167 | 184 | 184 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:00PM1.84m | 11:10AM2.06m | 11:46PM1.65m | 11:38AM2.03m | 00:37AM1.46m | 12:08PM1.97m | 1:47AM1.30m | 12:43PM1.88m | 1:31PM1.79m | 2:52PM1.72m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:54AM0.63m | 5:43PM0.51m | 5:18AM0.81m | 6:31PM0.56m | 5:38AM0.98m | 7:28PM0.63m | 5:50AM1.12m | 8:43PM0.69m | 10:22PM0.70m | 11:47PM0.64m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | W 5 |
| kJ | 31 | 13 | 62 | 85 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 90 | 88 | 40 | 270 | 195 | 201 | 198 | 191 | 167 | 184 | 104 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 6 | W 8 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WSW 5 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 97 | 89 | 58 | 45 | 78 | 108 | 107 | 6 | 12 | 42 | 15 | 17 | 55 | 71 | 71 | 7 | 118 | 184 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 8 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 7 | 12 | 5 | 57 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 14 | 75 | 72 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 71 | 117 | 109 | 37 | 5 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | — | E 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 19 | 7 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 48 | 63 | 0 | 147 | 8 | 0 | 94 | 63 | 0 |
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