Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 01 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.2°C
1.3° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 11,068 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 2 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with W 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 (Oct 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s 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 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 2nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 9th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 9th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:58PM0.85m
6:34AM1.21m
6:44PM0.86m
7:22AM1.18m
7:33PM0.86m
8:13AM1.13m
8:28PM0.86m
9:06AM1.06m
9:28PM0.86m
10:03AM0.99m
10:34PM0.88m
11:05AM0.93m
11:42PM0.92m
Low Tide
11:56PM-0.01m
1:00PM0.10m
00:44AM-0.01m
1:47PM0.12m
1:35AM0.02m
2:37PM0.15m
2:31AM0.08m
3:30PM0.17m
3:34AM0.14m
4:26PM0.20m
4:45AM0.20m
5:26PM0.21m
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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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