Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zero in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, it's Rusty. I'll level with you straight up: the outlook for the next 16 days at Zero is lean. It's a point break that rarely breaks, and this run is looking like one of those quiet spells. We've got a long wait ahead, so let's break it down.
The first decent window doesn't show up until Saturday the 29th of August. That afternoon, we get a cleaner picture with a 3ft SSW swell riding at a period of 16 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy, and the cross-off wind (WNW at 9 mph) will clean it right up. The combined swell energy hits (597 then 522), which is moderate, and the water temp is a very unusual 73°F – much warmer than normal for this time of year. For a spot that rarely breaks, this Saturday afternoon session is the standout.
The following day, Sunday the 30th of August, has a similar vibe. The afternoon again cleans up with a cross-off wind (WNW at 9 mph) and a 3ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period. Combined energy is still moderate (432). It's not as strong as Saturday, but still a solid option if you missed the window.
After that, the surf goes flatter and more marginal for days. There's a lot of cross-on or onshore wind and weak, short-period swell. The next real glimmer is on Thursday the 10th of September. The afternoon has a clean cross-off wind and a combined energy of (333) – it's a small 2ft SSW swell but with a long 17-second period. It's promising for a point break, but it's a long way out and less certain.
We also get a late spike on Friday the 11th of September morning, with a 3ft SSE swell and a combined energy of (599), but the wind is cross-on from the WSW at only 3 mph – almost glassy, but the direction isn't ideal. The real kicker is on Saturday the 12th of September: a 4ft S swell, the biggest of the whole forecast, with a combined energy of (749). But it's looking messy with onshore winds in the morning. The afternoon might clean up with a light cross-shore, but with that size, it's getting into expert territory and the period is short (12 seconds). For a rarely-breaking point, this one's a gamble.
Honestly, the best bet on offer is that Saturday the 29th of August afternoon. It's the most consistent mix of clean conditions, decent energy, and a rare break firing. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff from the 10th onwards, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 312 | 329 | 582 | 563 | 493 | 568 | 417 | 334 | 233 | 178 | 146 | 101 | 98 | 82 | 64 | 212 | 273 | 244 | 192 | 378 | 347 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:31AM1.78m | 10:05PM2.05m | 10:53AM1.86m | 10:42PM1.92m | 11:18AM1.93m | 11:24PM1.75m | 11:47AM1.98m | 00:12AM1.56m | 12:20PM2.01m | 1:16AM1.36m | 1:03PM2.01m | 3:03AM1.21m | 2:02PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.79m | 4:37AM0.39m | 4:44PM0.72m | 5:00AM0.51m | 5:28PM0.67m | 5:23AM0.65m | 6:18PM0.65m | 5:46AM0.81m | 7:20PM0.65m | 6:11AM0.96m | 8:42PM0.63m | 6:36AM1.10m | 10:22PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 312 | 329 | 582 | 563 | 493 | 112 | 417 | 334 | 52 | 178 | 146 | 93 | 83 | 82 | 49 | 212 | 273 | 244 | 192 | 378 | 347 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | W 5 | W 5 | S 8 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 81 | 57 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 568 | 41 | 54 | 233 | 119 | 121 | 101 | 98 | 68 | 64 | 96 | 129 | 193 | 156 | 276 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 10 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SW 21 | S 12 | W 5 | SW 19 | W 5 | WSW 4 | SW 18 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SSE 9 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 44 | 31 | 34 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 73 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 50 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 280 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 7 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | WSW 5 | W 5 | — | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 11 | 373 | — | 27 | 156 | — | 7 | 36 | — | 3 | 24 | 17 | 3 | — | — | 6 | 94 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 219 | 8 | 0 | 54 | 8 | 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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