Zicatela Surf Break
Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Zicatela

Issued: 11 pm 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
31.1° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Zicatela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zicatela surf forecast from 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 9,475 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 6.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 4th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 9th Jun)21ft (6.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 9th Jun)21ft (6.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zicatela over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 209mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, severe gales from the ESE by Mon night).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wed
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
5
5
!
0
5
4
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
21
2.2
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
19
6.5
SW
11
2.3
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1952
2237
2262
2264
2065
2041
1672
1517
1339
1098
829
742
1503
3424
4042
9475
3028
2598
1634
2214
1107
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
ESE
10
SW
0
WSW
5
W
10
SSW
0
E
0
SE
15
SSW
5
N
5
SSE
5
SW
10
NW
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
35
S
10
ESE
5
NE
0
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
on
High Tide
5:27AM0.74m
5:36PM1.03m
6:09AM0.76m
6:13PM1.00m
6:50AM0.78m
6:49PM0.96m
7:30AM0.82m
7:24PM0.91m
8:11AM0.87m
8:02PM0.85m
8:54AM0.93m
8:44PM0.80m
9:43AM0.99m
Low Tide
11:35PM0.15m
11:03AM0.20m
00:11AM0.16m
11:45AM0.23m
00:44AM0.17m
12:28PM0.27m
1:15AM0.18m
1:13PM0.30m
1:46AM0.19m
2:03PM0.32m
2:19AM0.18m
3:00PM0.32m
2:56AM0.16m
4:02PM0.31m
thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:57
6:57
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:59
 mm
6
9
1
5
1
2
3
3
3
81
70
47
5
Temp °C
29
30
31
29
31
31
29
31
30
28
31
30
28
28
26
26
26
25
25
29
29
Feels °C
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
34
33
33
34
34
33
31
30
17
25
30
28
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.8
S
12
2.2
SSW
19
2.4
SSW
19
1.2
SE
10
2.5
WSW
10
2.2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Energy kJ
1952
2237
2262
2264
2065
2041
1672
1517
1339
1098
829
742
980
3424
4042
284
1310
2598
1634
2214
1107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
21
1.9
S
11
1.9
SSE
11
0.4
SE
12
2.3
SSW
17
1.7
W
9
1.2
SSW
8
0.6
W
8
1.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
31
29
85
208
194
236
128
82
242
106
176
171
1503
926
814
37
3028
459
181
40
197
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
SE
6
0.3
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SW
6
0.2
SSW
26
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
1.1
SW
14
1.7
S
12
0.8
WSW
7
1.1
S
10
1.5
SSW
9
0.9
W
8
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
3
11
22
6
9
15
14
66
218
422
476
888
60
235
368
104
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
7
6.5
SW
11
1.9
W
9
1.2
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.5
W
7
Energy kJ
173
9475
601
190
77
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
2
0
75
0
2
1045
0
0
537
0
0
178
2
53
0
481
732
0
0
0
317
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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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