Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for our little patch. Gotta be straight with you – it’s been a lean stretch and it’s gonna stay that way for a while.
We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing to start. The first proper surf that’s worth even a mention won't show up until late in the run. Don't get too excited though, these are tiny, weak slopey waves. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 74°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll be in boardshorts, not a steamer.
The only break on the card is Zero, and it’s a fickle spot. It rarely breaks and when it does, it’s beginner territory, so don't expect any juice. Swell is basically non-existent for the first week and a half. The combined energy readings are mostly in the 100s to low 300s – that’s weak to moderate power at best.
The one window that starts to look a little interesting kicks off from Monday afternoon (21st September). We finally see the combined energy jump to 436, with a clean 3ft SW swell. The wind goes cross-offshore, and conditions clean right up – that’s the best bet in the whole outlook. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your moment. Tuesday the 22nd still has a bit of energy (371) but the wind goes light cross-on, so it gets a bit messy.
From there it's back to the same old story: tiny swell, average winds, and combined energy dropping back into the 100s and 200s. There's another little flicker on Sunday the 27th afternoon – 2ft SW swell with 16 seconds of period, and a clean cross-off breeze pushing the combined energy to 239. It’s not big, but it’s clean.
Overall, this is one of those long quiet spells. Unless you’re happy riding foam on a longboard, you’re better off waiting for the forecast to change. The highlight is definitely the Monday arvo (21st) and to a lesser degree, the Sunday arvo (27th).
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 169 | 138 | 139 | 89 | 62 | 64 | 78 | 108 | 107 | 90 | 88 | 72 | 270 | 193 | 201 | 198 | 172 | 167 | 184 | 184 | 131 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:42AM2.06m | 11:00PM1.84m | 11:10AM2.06m | 11:46PM1.65m | 11:38AM2.03m | 00:37AM1.46m | 12:08PM1.97m | 1:47AM1.30m | 12:43PM1.88m | 1:31PM1.79m | 2:52PM1.72m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.51m | 4:54AM0.63m | 5:43PM0.51m | 5:18AM0.81m | 6:31PM0.56m | 5:38AM0.98m | 7:28PM0.63m | 5:50AM1.12m | 8:43PM0.69m | 10:22PM0.70m | 11:47PM0.64m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 6 |
| kJ | 169 | 138 | 40 | 13 | 62 | 64 | 16 | 13 | 107 | 90 | 28 | 40 | 270 | 193 | 201 | 198 | 172 | 167 | 118 | 184 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 21 | W 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 8 | 16 | 97 | 89 | 58 | 45 | 78 | 108 | 9 | 6 | 88 | 42 | 14 | 18 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 109 | 10 | 104 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | S 11 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 15 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 57 | 44 | 41 | 15 | 14 | 75 | 72 | 31 | 31 | 53 | 49 | 117 | 26 | 184 | 35 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 139 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 33 | 15 | 106 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 8 | 0 | 48 | 8 | 7 | 30 | 54 | 7 | 54 | 63 | 0 | 147 | 63 | 0 | 8 | 63 | 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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