Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with 2,276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s be straight up: the next 16 days look like a whole lot of nothin’ for most of it. There’s a solid window of surf coming, but only one real standout that’s worth locking in for. The first few days are small and weak, but we do get a proper pulse of energy rolling through from the 7th of September onwards.
The only break we’ve got to talk about is Zero, a point break that almost never breaks. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s so inconsistent you’d be lucky to catch it working. For the first few days, from the 1st through to the 6th of September, the swell is tiny, between 2ft and 5ft, from the SSW to S, with periods mostly around 13 to 14 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate (188 to 1250), and the winds are light cross-onshore or cross-offshore, so the surf is marginal at best. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, hold onto your board: the standout comes on Monday the 7th of September. That morning, we’ve got solid 8ft swell from the south with a 15-second period, pushing a massive 2312 combined energy. The wind is light and offshore out of the north, so the surface will be clean and glassy. This is proper groundswell, and for a point break like Zero, that long period will wrap in nicely. But here’s the catch – this wave is for experienced surfers only. The size is over 8ft, so beginners stay well clear. Afternoon stays good with 8ft and light cross-offshore winds.
The 8th of September drops off quickly to 5ft, and from the 9th onwards it’s back to small, weak surf (1ft to 3ft) with light winds, but the energy is pathetic (109 to 343). The 12th through the 16th of September is a dead zone – poor surf conditions, no recommendations. This stretch of flatness is normal for this area, don’t stress.
Water temp at the start is 74°F, which is far warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a wild 9° anomaly, so you’ll be surfing in a wetsuit-free zone.
Bottom line: the only day to circle is Monday the 7th for some heavy, clean lines at Zero. Everything else is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 83 | 79 | 131 | 157 | 197 | 115 | 327 | 404 | 364 | 427 | 402 | 529 | 507 | 553 | 747 | 1028 | 1649 | 2276 | 2107 | 1379 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:20PM2.01m | 1:16AM1.36m | 1:03PM2.01m | 3:03AM1.21m | 2:02PM1.99m | 6:29AM1.24m | 3:25PM1.99m | 7:26AM1.37m | 4:55PM2.04m | 7:54AM1.49m | 6:09PM2.14m | 8:22AM1.61m | 7:09PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20PM0.65m | 6:11AM0.96m | 8:42PM0.63m | 6:36AM1.10m | 10:22PM0.56m | 7:11AM1.24m | 11:49PM0.43m | 10:07AM1.32m | 00:51AM0.28m | 11:55AM1.24m | 1:39AM0.16m | 1:03PM1.09m | 2:19AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 83 | 83 | 47 | 131 | 157 | 52 | 27 | 327 | 58 | 364 | 427 | 366 | 529 | 507 | 553 | 747 | 1028 | 1649 | 2276 | 2107 | 1379 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 19 | — | — |
| kJ | 99 | 68 | 67 | 12 | 129 | 145 | 106 | 113 | 404 | 114 | 138 | 402 | 387 | 382 | 367 | 246 | 193 | — | 36 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 17 | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 50 | 79 | 95 | 1 | 197 | 115 | 30 | 65 | 102 | 93 | 60 | 56 | 37 | 15 | 30 | 29 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 27 | — | 6 | 150 | 62 | 12 | 182 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | 18 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 219 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 147 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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