Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with 356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zero in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long, slow start. Nothing worth paddling out for until the middle of next week. The first week is basically a write-off for surf. We’re staring at a gap of about 9 days with no real surf on offer, just small, weak, and messy conditions with cross-onshore winds. The swell is tiny and the energy is pathetic. Hang tight.
Things start to stir around the 22nd of July. Wednesday afternoon sees a clean-up. The wind goes cross-offshore from the WNW, cleaning up a 2ft S swell with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some punch and shape, but it’s small. The combined energy is moderate at 518 – not a howler, but for the first real sign of life, it’s a glimmer. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook, but honestly, it’s a small window.
The standout moment is that Wednesday afternoon, 22nd of July. The break is Zero (point), a beginner-friendly spot that rarely breaks, so it’s notable when it does. The wind is clean, the swell is small but lined up from the SSW, and it’ll be a rare session. Crowds are possible here, so if you’re keen, get in early. The water temp is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual.
From the 23rd into the 24th, the swell bumps up a bit – 5ft S swell on the 23rd morning – but the winds are onshore or variable, and the quality drops back to marginal. The energy gets stronger (741 on the 23rd morning), but the conditions aren’t there to make it count. For the rest of the second week, it’s a mix of small, choppy, or cross-onshore slop. Nothing to write home about.
So, your best bet is that Wednesday afternoon, 22nd July. It’s a small, clean, rare window. Don’t expect much else.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 213 | 236 | 187 | 152 | 117 | 121 | 109 | 77 | 95 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 126 | 130 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 90 | 262 | 346 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:09PM2.52m | 10:18AM1.56m | 9:00PM2.57m | 11:00AM1.62m | 9:50PM2.54m | 11:41AM1.67m | 10:39PM2.43m | 12:23PM1.73m | 11:28PM2.24m | 1:05PM1.78m | 00:18AM1.99m | 1:47PM1.82m | 1:13AM1.71m | 2:31PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39AM-0.12m | 2:38PM1.06m | 4:25AM-0.16m | 3:33PM1.01m | 5:08AM-0.12m | 4:28PM0.97m | 5:50AM-0.01m | 5:25PM0.96m | 6:29AM0.15m | 6:26PM0.96m | 7:07AM0.36m | 7:35PM0.96m | 7:43AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 |
| kJ | 213 | 236 | 187 | 152 | 117 | 121 | 17 | 13 | 49 | 79 | 18 | 88 | 31 | 9 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 82 | 262 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 46 | 9 | 59 | 96 | 57 | 80 | 96 | 65 | 9 | 90 | 89 | 12 | 126 | 130 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 67 | 49 | 235 | 346 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 16 | SSW 12 | S 15 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 5 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 109 | 77 | 95 | 48 | 28 | 27 | 55 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 27 | 90 | 5 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | — | SW 11 | W 9 | SSW 10 | W 3 | — | — | W 7 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 2 | SSW 5 | SSE 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | — | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 59 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 184 | 8 | 0 | 147 | 219 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 54 | 48 | 2 | 12 | 54 | 0 | 219 | 63 |
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The above surf forecast table for Zero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zero surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Zero) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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