Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks at our main break.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Thursday afternoon is a write-off with tiny 1ft SSW swell and a light cross-on breeze. Not worth paddling out for. Things start to get interesting from Friday morning.

Friday the 24th brings a cleaner picture. We’ll see a 3ft SW groundswell (24-second period) with a light cross-off breeze. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 87°, about 2° above average for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a nice little warm patch. The combined energy is strong (1003), and it’s setting up for some excellent surf for experienced surfers.

Saturday morning the 25th is a real standout. Glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW groundswell (21 seconds) and the combined energy is pumping (1056). The water is still that warm 87°, and the wind is dead calm. It’s clean, it’s lined up, and it’s going to be a beautiful morning session. This is the pick of the first week.

Sunday morning the 26th keeps the good vibes going with another glassy morning, 5ft SW swell (18 seconds) and strong energy (1645). The break is exposed, so it’ll be handling that swell nicely. Still excellent conditions for those who are comfortable.

On Monday the 27th, we see the swell building to 6ft SW (18 seconds) with glassy conditions again in the morning. Combined energy is now very strong (2242). This is still excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s getting pushy. For beginners, that’s getting too big.

Tuesday the 28th morning might be the best of the bunch. A 7ft SSW groundswell (17 seconds) with glassy conditions, and the energy is huge (2540). The wind is a light offshore from the ESE. This is a proper session for the strong paddlers. The swell direction matches the optimum perfectly.

Wednesday the 29th morning still holds with 6ft SSW (16 seconds) and a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is still strong (1903). Good, but not quite as special as Tuesday.

From Thursday the 30th onwards, the swell starts to ease. Still some fun waves in the mornings, but the size drops. Friday the 31st morning has a clean 4ft SSW swell (13 seconds) with glassy conditions, and the energy is moderate (663). Worth a look.

The first week of August sees the swell drop further. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd have small, glassy mornings with 3ft to 3ft SSW swell. Not a write-off, but you’ll be on a log. The energy is weak (378-339). Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are similar – small, clean, but not much punch.

The second week gets quieter. From Wednesday the 5th to Friday the 7th, we’re looking at 2ft to 2ft swells. The 7th does have a glassy morning with a 2ft SSW groundswell (16 seconds) and a moderate energy reading (481), which is a nice little bump for the end of the run.

Best on offer: Your absolute standout is Tuesday the 28th morning. That 7ft SSW groundswell with glassy conditions and a light offshore breeze is as good as it gets here. The energy is massive (2540), and the swell is coming from the ideal direction. This is a classic Zicatela moment – big, clean, and powerful. For a slightly smaller but still excellent option, Saturday the 25th morning is your ticket for a very clean, solid session.

Heads up: Crowds here are sometimes an issue, especially on the standouts. Get there early.

Rusty.

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