Surf Forecasts:
Zero surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zero over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next few weeks in your language.
First thing’s first, the only spot we’ve got to talk about is "Zero". It’s a point break, real beginner-friendly, but it’s a spot that just doesn’t fire often. So right off the bat, we’re in for a test of patience. The next sixteen days are mostly a long, slow grind with hardly any standout action.
The early days are flat and forgettable. The first real bump in the swell comes around Sunday, September 6th, with a 5 ft groundswell from the south. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not gonna be clean, but it’s something. The water is weirdly warm, at 72°F, which is about 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a big deal – you’ll feel it.
The only day that shines, and I mean *really* shines, is Friday, September 18th in the afternoon. The swell is small at 2 ft from the SW, but it’s a long-period groundswell of 19 seconds. The wind goes clean cross-offshore from the WNW, so the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 597. This is your best shot. But remember, this spot rarely breaks, so you’ll be chasing a ghost unless you’re lucky.
Before that, there’s a big dry spell. From September 10th through most of the 17th, it’s all small, weak, and often windy. Saturday, September 12th morning has a 5 ft swell from the west, but it’s a short-period 7-second windswell, so it’ll be a jumbled mess. Skip it.
For the beginner crew, the tiny stuff around September 14th to 16th – 1 ft to 2 ft – might be okay, but it’s so small you’ll be doing more floating than riding.
To wrap it up: if you’ve got one day to pin on the calendar, make it the afternoon of Friday, September 18th. Clean, long-period, cross-offshore wind. That’s the only real chance of a decent wave. Everything else is a slow burn. Keep your eyes peeled and your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 115 | 283 | 404 | 448 | 427 | 397 | 506 | 382 | 553 | 1030 | 869 | 893 | 653 | 563 | 943 | 639 | 312 | 433 | 230 | 184 | 235 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:02PM1.99m | 6:29AM1.24m | 3:25PM1.99m | 7:26AM1.37m | 4:55PM2.04m | 7:54AM1.49m | 6:09PM2.14m | 8:22AM1.61m | 7:09PM2.23m | 8:50AM1.72m | 8:01PM2.27m | 9:18AM1.83m | 8:48PM2.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22PM0.56m | 7:11AM1.24m | 11:49PM0.43m | 10:07AM1.32m | 00:51AM0.28m | 11:55AM1.24m | 1:39AM0.16m | 1:03PM1.09m | 2:19AM0.10m | 1:57PM0.92m | 2:55AM0.11m | 2:44PM0.76m | 3:28AM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 106 | 283 | 404 | 448 | 427 | 397 | 506 | 382 | 553 | 1030 | 869 | 893 | 653 | 563 | 943 | 639 | 312 | 433 | 230 | 154 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | W 4 | SSW 15 | S 12 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 17 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 12 | 113 | 39 | 99 | 166 | 201 | 249 | 222 | 298 | 9 | 30 | 6 | 375 | 339 | 12 | 49 | 194 | 24 | 19 | 184 | 235 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | — | WSW 10 | SW 19 | — | — | SW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 115 | 30 | 66 | 114 | 87 | 58 | 25 | 161 | 29 | 15 | — | 10 | 58 | — | — | 18 | 78 | 127 | 91 | 30 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | W 6 | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 80 | — | 9 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 25 | 19 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 47 | — | 7 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 63 | 0 | 219 | 202 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Zero may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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