Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get down to it. Rusty here, looking at the Zicatela forecast for the next couple of weeks. We've got a slow start, but there are some serious gems hidden in this window if you know when to look.

The first day, Friday the 28th, is pretty mellow. A small, clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second interval and glassy water. It's not going to get your heart pounding, but it’s an alright way to ease in. The water is a touch warmer than average, at 87°, so it’s nice and comfortable.

The real surf kicks in on Saturday the 29th. The swell jumps up to 6ft, still SW and with that long 16-second period. The morning is glassy, and this is where it gets good. This is proper stuff for experienced surfers, with some real power behind it. Beginners might want to sit this one out.

We get a little breather on Sunday and Monday, with the swell easing to 4-5ft. The mornings are clean and glassy again, and the period drops slightly, making it a bit more friendly. These are fun, cruisey days, especially Sunday morning.

Tuesday and Wednesday are smaller, down to around 3ft. Still glassy in the mornings, but the energy is weak. Good for the longboard or just a relaxing paddle.

Then things start to build again. Thursday the 3rd sees the period stretch back out to 18 seconds, even if the size is small. It’s a hint of what's coming. By Friday the 4th, it’s showtime. A solid 5-6ft SSW swell with a long 17-second period and dead calm conditions. This is a standout morning. The wave energy is strong, with a reading of 1838.

Saturday the 5th is another gem. Still 5-6ft of SSW swell, a slightly shorter 16-second period, but the wind is light and offshore. The morning session is going to be firing. The energy is still high.

From there, the swell slowly fades through the weekend and into the next week. Sunday the 6th is still fun at 4ft, but by Monday the 7th we're back to 4ft and smaller. Still clean mornings, though.

The second week is all about picking the right mornings. The size drops off, but there are still some clean windows. The pick of the second week looks like Thursday the 10th. The morning has a clean 4-5ft SSW swell at 15 seconds with a nice cross-off breeze. It won't be as big as the 4th, but it might be just as clean. It's got a strong energy reading of 1062.

After that, it's a slow fade to the end of the period. A few small, clean mornings, but nothing with much punch. The afternoons are mostly a loss with onshore breezes. For the standout days, the Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th mornings are the ones to circle on the calendar. Big, clean, powerful SW groundswell. If you only get one session in, make it one of those. Thursday the 10th is the call for the second week – a bit smaller but still very clean. Crowds are always a possibility at Zicatela, so getting in the water early is key.

This is Rusty, out.

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