Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Lookin’ at the 16-day window, the first week is a bummer. Swell’s flat, wind’s all over the place, and you’re better off stayin’ on the beach. We’re talkin’ about a solid week of nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. It’s a tough start.
Things start to get a little interesting around Thursday, August 7th. The swell is still tiny, but the energy is startin’ to build. The real window opens up at the end of the first week and into the second. The best days are shapin’ up to be Friday, August 14th and Saturday, August 15th. The combined wave energy will be in the 400-to-600 range – that’s decent energy for this spot.
The only break we’re talkin’ about is Zero. It’s a point break, and it’s pointed right at the SSW swell. The swell is small, around 3ft to 3ft, but the period is a long 16 to 18 seconds. That’s real groundswell, good for shape and power. The wind is the key. On Friday afternoon, we’ve got a gentle cross-shore breeze from the west, keepin’ it clean with just a little chop. Saturday afternoon is the winner: a light breeze from the west, light cross-shore, with small ripples. That’s about as clean as it gets.
Now, here’s the thing: Zero is a spot that *rarely breaks*. So when it does, it’s a special day. The water is warm, 72°F, which is a lot warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly. So you’ll be comfortable.
The best bet is definitely the afternoon of Saturday, August 15th. That’s your standout. The Friday afternoon is good, but Saturday is clean and the energy is there. The sets will be a bit spread out with that long period, but the waves will be worth it. The crowds are listed as “sometimes” so you might have company, but it won’t be packed.
The second week after that is mostly a wash. The swell drops, and the wind goes back to bein’ a problem. There’s a few clean moments on the 16th and 19th, but the swell is just too small. It’s a classic case of a couple of good days in a long quiet stretch.
So, if you’re goin’ out, make it Saturday afternoon, August 15th. That’s your best shot. The rest is for the die-hards.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 71 | 97 | 64 | 85 | 82 | 212 | 210 | 270 | 240 | 203 | 291 | 228 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 139 | 99 | 85 | 154 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:45PM1.94m | 4:43AM1.18m | 3:50PM2.01m | 7:04AM1.24m | 5:02PM2.11m | 8:06AM1.36m | 6:11PM2.24m | 8:45AM1.47m | 7:11PM2.36m | 9:20AM1.57m | 8:05PM2.45m | 9:54AM1.66m | 8:55PM2.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:34PM0.72m | 8:13AM1.08m | 00:00AM0.53m | 9:39AM1.20m | 1:05AM0.32m | 11:26AM1.22m | 1:56AM0.14m | 12:46PM1.16m | 2:42AM0.00m | 1:48PM1.06m | 3:23AM-0.06m | 2:42PM0.95m | 4:02AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 71 | 97 | 64 | 85 | 61 | 84 | 210 | 270 | 240 | 203 | 291 | 228 | 167 | 165 | 145 | 139 | 99 | 85 | 154 | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 4 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 25 | 40 | 82 | 212 | 82 | 95 | 36 | 37 | 57 | 3 | 33 | 31 | 63 | 97 | 96 | 54 | 58 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 9 | WSW 4 | S 12 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 12 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | S 13 | WSW 4 | SW 11 | SSW 9 | S 9 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | S 12 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 39 | 20 | 36 | 54 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | SSW 9 | W 4 | — | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 9 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 0 | 54 | 94 | 7 | 54 | 94 | 0 | 219 | 63 | 0 | 54 | 147 | 7 | 51 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
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