Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 419 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here again. Let’s run through the same forecast in feet and miles per hour.
This break, "Zero", is a point that rarely breaks, and we’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy surf. The water is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year, sitting at 72°F.
The first real chance is Tuesday afternoon, September 8th. A small 3ft SSW swell with a long 13-second period, moderate energy (370). The wind is cross-offshore from the NW at 12 mph, so the surface should be clean. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a solid little window.
Wednesday, September 9th morning has a 2ft SW swell, 16-second period, 291 energy, with a light cross-off wind from the WNW at 9 mph. Clean. The afternoon is a bit bigger at 2ft SW, 17-second period, 346 energy. This is the best of the lot.
After that, from Thursday, September 10th through to Sunday, September 20th, it’s tiny. Swells are mostly under 2ft, winds are cross-on or onshore, and the energy drops into the 100s and 200s. A long, quiet stretch.
Late in the run, Sunday, September 20th afternoon shows a 3ft SW swell, 17-second period, with 423 energy and a cross wind from the west at 9 mph. A bit more push, but it’s a long way out.
Monday, September 21st is similar: 3ft SW, 17-second period, 391 energy. Light cross wind.
The standout is that first Tuesday and Wednesday. The rest is a flat spell, which is normal for a spot that rarely breaks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 195 | 128 | 127 | 222 | 235 | 419 | 376 | 295 | 291 | 262 | 217 | 140 | 138 | 97 | 89 | 58 | 57 | 108 | 108 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:01PM2.27m | 9:18AM1.83m | 8:48PM2.25m | 9:46AM1.93m | 9:33PM2.16m | 10:14AM2.01m | 10:16PM2.02m | 10:42AM2.06m | 11:00PM1.84m | 11:10AM2.06m | 11:46PM1.65m | 11:38AM2.03m | 00:37AM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:55AM0.11m | 2:44PM0.76m | 3:28AM0.17m | 3:29PM0.64m | 3:59AM0.29m | 4:13PM0.55m | 4:27AM0.45m | 4:57PM0.51m | 4:54AM0.63m | 5:43PM0.51m | 5:18AM0.81m | 6:31PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 122 | 128 | 64 | 222 | 25 | 419 | 376 | 295 | 291 | 262 | 217 | 140 | 138 | 46 | 16 | 10 | 32 | 17 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 17 | W 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 195 | 68 | 98 | 39 | 235 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 10 | 10 | 97 | 89 | 45 | 45 | 108 | 108 | 106 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 50 | 94 | 127 | 78 | 48 | 47 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 58 | 57 | 44 | 40 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | ESE 3 | W 6 | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 75 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 45 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 219 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 47 | 63 | 7 |
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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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