Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,017 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what we've got cookin' over the next couple of weeks. To be fair, it's a slow start, so we're gonna have to be patient. Right now, there's a small 2ft south swell pushin' through, but it's not gonna get any of us too excited. We're looking at a few days of 'marginal' before things start to look up.
The first real hint of something better comes on Saturday the 29th. It's still small, with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind finally gets right. That afternoon we get a clean, cross-off breeze, and the wave energy is building to a solid moderate level (530). It won't be a monster, but for a Saturday arvo session, it's a whole lot better than what came before.
Then, the standout of the whole forecast window. Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell builds to a solid 6ft from the SSW, with a long-period groundswell of 13 seconds. The wave energy hits a strong 1043. This is going to be a proper push of water, and with a clean cross-off breeze in the afternoon, it's going to be excellent out there. This one is for the experienced crew though; at over 5ft, it's getting a bit much for the beginners.
The only break we've got on the radar is *Zero*. It's a point break that only rarely breaks, so the fact it's lining up is something to take note of. The water is also running a very unusual 4° warmer than average for this time of year, right now at 72°F, so the boardies will do.
After that Thursday peak, we get a few more decent afternoons with waist-high clean waves from the 4th and 5th of September. Each afternoon brings a clean, cross-off wind and a nice 3ft SSW swell. Those will be fun, uncrowded sessions. The energy is still moderate (around 500-550) so the waves will have a bit of punch.
The second week gets quieter. A few clean moments with small 2ft to 3ft swells and light offshore winds on the 9th, 10th and 11th of September, but nothing that's gonna get the blood pumping like that Thursday the 3rd. Just small, clean waves for a cruise.
So, the call is simple. Don't bother paddling out until at least Saturday the 29th for a warm-up. Circle Thursday the 3rd of September in big red letters. That's the day to call in sick, or at least block out the afternoon. It's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 136 | 192 | 202 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 233 | 210 | 330 | 232 | 203 | 248 | 271 | 371 | 585 | 745 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.71m | 9:29PM2.14m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.87m | 4:13AM0.30m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 136 | 192 | 128 | 312 | 329 | 582 | 464 | 493 | 475 | 344 | 305 | 233 | 160 | 330 | 232 | 203 | 248 | 271 | 371 | 585 | 745 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | S 8 | S 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — |
| kJ | 94 | 103 | 202 | 81 | 57 | 44 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 40 | 14 | 40 | 210 | 118 | 68 | 45 | 49 | 79 | 133 | 132 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | W 9 | WNW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 75 | 36 | 63 | 31 | 44 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 62 | 84 | 178 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 109 | — | 111 | 135 | — | 18 | — | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 219 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
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