Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 (Jul 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zero in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, in feet and miles.
Let’s be real – this is a quiet stretch. The only break we’ve got is Zero, a point that rarely breaks, and for the first week, the swell is weak and the wind is messy. There’s a tiny window of hope at the end of July, but it’s a long wait. Expect a gap of almost no decent surf from the start through to the end of the month.
Zero is a point break, exposed to a SSW swell. Rated for beginners, but it almost never breaks, so you’ve got to be patient. The water temp is 71°, which is 8° warmer than usual – that’s very unusual, so you’ll be in a warm bath. The first real glimmer is on the morning of Friday, July 31, with a 5ft swell from the S, period of 14 seconds, and a strong combined energy of 1090. The wind is light onshore in the morning, but the afternoon looks better with a cross-off WNW breeze at 9 mph. The swell drops slightly to 5ft, but the energy is still 864. That’s the best of the lot, but it’s a week away.
The run-up is weak. Sunday, July 26, has a 3ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is only 596. The afternoon is clean with a cross-off breeze, but the swell is still tiny. Monday, July 27, is similar with a 4ft SW swell and 751 energy, but it’s cross-on in the morning. The pattern holds through Tuesday and Wednesday, with swell around 3ft and energy in the 700s, but the wind is either onshore or light cross. By Thursday, July 30, the swell hits 5ft from the S, with strong energy of 864, but the wind is cross in the afternoon. It’s okay, but not a standout.
After the pulse on Friday, July 31, it fades fast. Saturday, August 1, drops to 4ft, and Sunday the 2nd is a write-off with 2ft and energy of just 137. From there, it’s a long stretch of tiny surf – 1ft to 2ft – with poor conditions and energy mostly under 200. The period gets very long again on Thursday, August 6, with a 21-second SSW swell, but the height is only 1ft, so it’s a no-go.
The only real chance is Friday, July 31, especially the afternoon. The swell is solid, the energy is high, and the cross-off wind will keep it clean. But this break rarely breaks, so you’ll need luck with the tide and swell alignment. The rest is a long, quiet grind. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 458 | 397 | 392 | 575 | 566 | 835 | 1016 | 1042 | 831 | 663 | 476 | 373 | 237 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:45AM1.46m | 8:03PM2.14m | 10:10AM1.49m | 8:39PM2.20m | 10:35AM1.52m | 9:14PM2.23m | 11:00AM1.56m | 9:47PM2.22m | 11:25AM1.60m | 10:21PM2.15m | 11:51AM1.64m | 10:54PM2.04m | 12:17PM1.70m | 11:31PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM1.20m | 3:30AM0.23m | 2:25PM1.14m | 4:01AM0.19m | 3:01PM1.09m | 4:30AM0.18m | 3:37PM1.05m | 4:57AM0.21m | 4:15PM1.02m | 5:23AM0.27m | 4:55PM0.99m | 5:48AM0.37m | 5:40PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 546 | 470 | 455 | 727 | 610 | 504 | 629 | 608 | 458 | 397 | 387 | 443 | 566 | 835 | 1016 | 1042 | 831 | 663 | 476 | 373 | 237 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 19 | W 5 |
| kJ | 41 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 15 | 100 | 188 | 180 | 392 | 575 | 229 | 29 | 28 | 48 | 33 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 17 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 16 | WSW 6 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | — | S 13 |
| kJ | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 55 | 11 | 11 | 135 | 6 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 7 | 54 | 0 | 7 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 63 | 7 | 54 | 94 | 0 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 63 | 7 |
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