Surf Forecasts:
Zicatela surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zicatela this week:
The surf forecast for Zicatela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zicatela over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
316 | 475 | 475 | 214 | 258 | 255 | 196 | 181 | 171 | 249 | 316 | 268 | 447 | 1111 | 1201 | 1333 | 1193 | 881 | 763 | 752 | 573 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:23AM0.93m | 11:28PM0.64m | 12:17PM0.92m | 00:31AM0.66m | 1:10PM0.91m | 1:33AM0.71m | 2:02PM0.91m | 2:30AM0.78m | 2:50PM0.91m | 3:20AM0.86m | 3:35PM0.90m | 4:06AM0.94m | 4:17PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.33m | 5:18AM0.25m | 6:57PM0.33m | 6:21AM0.27m | 7:47PM0.31m | 7:26AM0.27m | 8:31PM0.27m | 8:28AM0.26m | 9:10PM0.24m | 9:25AM0.24m | 9:47PM0.19m | 10:16AM0.21m | 10:23PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
186 | 475 | 475 | 214 | 258 | 255 | 196 | 181 | 171 | 249 | 206 | 268 | 447 | 1111 | 1201 | 1333 | 1193 | 881 | 763 | 752 | 573 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | W 4 |
316 | 136 | 96 | 96 | 49 | 42 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 169 | 316 | 68 | 60 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 113 | 94 | 51 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | W 6 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SE 8 | S 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | S 7 |
89 | 43 | 22 | 46 | 79 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 130 | 22 | 33 | 118 | 293 | 108 | 24 | 11 | 73 | 42 | 26 | 33 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 4 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 3 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | SW 4 | W 4 |
— | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | — | 37 | — | 16 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 1007 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 1041 | 0 |
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Information about the Zicatela Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zicatela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zicatela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zicatela 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 (Zicatela) 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 Zicatela 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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