Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Zicatela. The forecast is looking good for a mix of clean, glassy mornings and some proper size towards the end of the window. The combined swell energy kicks off at 354 (moderate) and builds all the way up to over 2000 by the final week, so there’s plenty of juice in the water.

Starting off Wednesday the 15th, the morning is glassy with a light 3ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. That’s a nice, clean entry point with zero wind. The afternoon turns a bit sketchy with an onshore breeze and a risk of thunderstorms, so get out early. Thursday the 16th morning is also glassy, with 3ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 393 (moderate). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Friday the 17th morning sees a clean 2ft S swell, period 14 seconds, and glassy conditions – fun little waves if you’re on a log. Saturday the 18th morning is glassy again with a 2ft SW swell, but check the period – 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and combined energy is 450 (moderate). This long-period stuff can break a bit straight at the beach, but Zicatela handles it well.

Sunday the 19th morning is a standout. Glassy, 3ft SW swell at 17 seconds, and combined energy jumps to 787 (moderate-strong). This is getting tasty. The water is still average temp-wise. Monday the 20th morning is another one to circle – glassy, 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and energy hits 939 (strong). Clean and punchy.

Tuesday the 21st morning is glassy with 4ft SW swell, 15 seconds, and energy at 731. The afternoons get a bit messy with onshore winds, but the mornings are gold. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd mornings are glassy but smaller, with 3ft and 2ft SW swell respectively – still fun, just not as punchy.

Now, the real standout kicks in from Sunday the 26th morning. Glassy conditions, 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds, and combined energy is a solid 1581 (strong). This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is getting up there, and the period is long. Monday the 27th morning is glassy again with 5ft SW swell, 17 seconds, and energy at 1467. Over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners.

Tuesday the 28th morning is the peak of the window. Glassy, 6ft SW swell at 17 seconds, and combined energy cranks to 2230 (very strong). This is expert territory – clean, powerful, and demanding. The crowd profile at Zicatela can be busy sometimes, but with this size, only the locals and the keen will be out.

Wednesday the 29th has a risk of thunderstorms in the morning, but the wind is glassy from the ENE, with 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and energy at 1220. The afternoon is even better – glassy, same swell, energy 1320, and excellent conditions. Thursday the 30th morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and energy 692 – a solid finisher.

Overall, the best on offer is Tuesday the 28th morning – that 6ft at 17 seconds, glassy, combined energy of 2230, is a legit session for the experienced crew. The Sunday the 26th morning is also a ripper, just a touch smaller. Get on it.

Rusty

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