Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zero in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, givin’ it to you straight.
Early on, it’s flat and sloppy. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are a total no-go. This break, a point called “Zero,” is one of those spots that rarely breaks anyway, so no shock.
Saturday the 15th afternoon is the first real glimpse of hope. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period – that’s long, groundswell energy. Wind turns light cross-offshore from the WNW, cleans everything up. Combined energy sits at 566 (moderate). For a spot that’s usually sleeping, this is a winner.
Sunday the 16th, swell holds around 3ft to 3ft, but mornings are cross-on. Afternoons get clean again with WNW wind at 12 mph. It’s doable.
Monday the 17th afternoon keeps it clean with 3ft swell, period down to 14 seconds. Still a decent little session.
Then we hit a big gap. Tuesday the 18th through Sunday the 23rd – mostly tiny, weak, or onshore. Swell drops to 2ft and below, energy readings under 200. That’s nearly a full week of poor to flat surf. Not much you can do but wait.
Tuesday the 25th afternoon is the real standout. Swell jumps to 4ft from the south, 15-second period. Wind is cross-offshore WNW at 9 mph, clean as a whistle. Combined energy hits 620 (moderate). The call is “very good surf conditions.” That’s the best wave in the whole 16-day run.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th afternoons stay clean with 3ft and 3ft swell. Good, but not the highlight.
Friday the 28th afternoon brings another pulse: 3ft from the SSW, 18-second period, energy at 570. Cross-shore wind. Still a nice wave, but not as polished as the 25th.
Water temp is 72°F on the 13th – that’s 7°F warmer than usual. Crazy warm for August. You’ll be in board shorts.
This spot is fickle, but when it lines up – the 15th and the 25th – it’s worth the patience.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 196 | 188 | 201 | 280 | 534 | 302 | 452 | 436 | 382 | 275 | 272 | 272 | 186 | 186 | 146 | 211 | 188 | 266 | 217 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:27PM2.27m | 11:34AM1.89m | 11:13PM2.06m | 12:07PM1.93m | 11:59PM1.82m | 12:41PM1.93m | 00:50AM1.57m | 1:17PM1.91m | 1:55AM1.35m | 1:58PM1.87m | 3:51AM1.20m | 2:50PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:23PM0.78m | 5:12AM0.17m | 5:13PM0.74m | 5:43AM0.36m | 6:06PM0.74m | 6:13AM0.57m | 7:03PM0.76m | 6:39AM0.78m | 8:10PM0.78m | 7:02AM0.97m | 9:36PM0.79m | 7:17AM1.13m | 11:15PM0.73m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | W 6 |
| kJ | 196 | 188 | 142 | 171 | 534 | 302 | 452 | 436 | 382 | 275 | 37 | 272 | 186 | 79 | 146 | 211 | 44 | 266 | 217 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 5 | WSW 4 | S 10 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 8 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 37 | 32 | 201 | 280 | 37 | 88 | 37 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 272 | 28 | 32 | 186 | 21 | 42 | 188 | 16 | 6 | 181 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SW 20 | S 10 | S 11 | WSW 4 | S 11 | W 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | W 9 | S 9 | W 9 | S 9 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 44 | 98 | 31 | 36 | 3 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 67 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 14 | 11 | 75 | 34 | 34 | 19 | 104 | — | 31 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 219 | 0 | 54 | 63 | 0 | 220 | 0 | 0 | 220 | 94 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 48 | 8 | 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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