Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.0°C
1.1° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 2,012 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 27th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 29th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SSE
9
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11
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12
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10
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11
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11
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12
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
478
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326
456
1177
1340
2012
1176
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1322
881
1269
678
1185
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587
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1166
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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NE
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ESE
25
ESE
15
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15
E
10
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10
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10
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15
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10
NW
10
WNW
25
WSW
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High Tide
2:15PM0.82m
2:44AM0.98m
3:03PM0.82m
3:31AM1.07m
3:48PM0.83m
4:16AM1.14m
4:31PM0.84m
5:01AM1.19m
5:14PM0.85m
5:47AM1.21m
5:58PM0.85m
6:34AM1.21m
6:44PM0.86m
Low Tide
8:17PM0.23m
9:09AM0.22m
9:00PM0.17m
9:59AM0.16m
9:42PM0.11m
10:45AM0.12m
10:26PM0.05m
11:30AM0.10m
11:10PM0.01m
12:15PM0.09m
11:56PM-0.01m
1:00PM0.10m
00:44AM-0.01m
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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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