Zicatela Surf Break

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Issued: 11 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.7° C

1.2°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 12th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
0.9
SW
21
1
SW
21
1.2
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
524
493
991
805
656
508
515
817
706
749
890
1059
1782
1037
881
1227
851
651
728
813
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
WSW
0
N
0
SW
15
SW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SW
5
NW
5
W
15
WSW
5
NW
5
W
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
SSE
5
NE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
Wind State
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:33AM1.13m
11:32PM0.70m
12:32PM1.19m
00:37AM0.72m
1:32PM1.23m
1:41AM0.75m
2:30PM1.26m
2:45AM0.80m
3:26PM1.26m
3:47AM0.86m
4:21PM1.24m
4:47AM0.93m
5:13PM1.20m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.25m
5:32AM0.06m
7:16PM0.20m
6:35AM0.02m
8:15PM0.15m
7:39AM-0.01m
9:10PM0.10m
8:43AM-0.03m
10:02PM0.06m
9:46AM-0.02m
10:53PM0.02m
10:46AM0.01m
11:42PM0.00m
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
 mm
2
4
5
2
1
2
12
Temp °C
30
30
28
30
30
28
29
30
28
31
31
28
30
30
28
29
28
27
27
27
26
Feels °C
31
31
33
33
32
33
31
32
32
33
32
31
33
33
33
32
32
31
30
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SW
19
1.6
SW
19
1.2
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
514
514
396
991
805
656
508
515
817
706
602
522
1059
1782
1037
881
1227
851
651
728
813
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SW
23
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SW
21
1
SW
21
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
15
Energy kJ
356
524
493
51
61
37
37
440
253
749
890
396
390
292
213
210
164
140
97
155
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.1
SW
24
0.3
S
19
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
SW
21
0.5
S
7
0.5
SW
24
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SSW
11
Energy kJ
4
4
22
66
237
117
23
271
29
39
17
17
17
22
32
23
30
21
68
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
40
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
470
0
0
1045
2
0
819
0
10
850
0
85
761
0
0
470
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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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