Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.1°C
1.2° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 (Oct 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 12th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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1.5
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SW
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SW
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1.2
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1.3
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1.9
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1.7
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1097
1129
1224
1112
869
763
768
1735
700
1305
1141
1069
1044
1044
2113
1693
1517
1498
1257
Wind (km/h)
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10
NNW
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10
WSW
10
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10
SSW
10
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High Tide
11:42PM0.92m
12:09PM0.88m
00:49AM0.97m
1:12PM0.85m
1:49AM1.02m
2:11PM0.83m
2:42AM1.07m
3:05PM0.83m
3:31AM1.11m
3:53PM0.83m
4:15AM1.12m
4:36PM0.82m
Low Tide
6:02AM0.23m
6:25PM0.20m
7:16AM0.22m
7:22PM0.19m
8:21AM0.20m
8:14PM0.16m
9:16AM0.16m
9:02PM0.14m
10:05AM0.13m
9:46PM0.12m
10:49AM0.11m
10:29PM0.10m
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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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