Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.5°C
1.6° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, W swell with 1,277 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 28th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 28th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 4th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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343
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937
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1098
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1184
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
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5
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0
WNW
15
WSW
15
WNW
20
WNW
30
W
25
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5
NNW
15
WSW
10
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High Tide
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
7:22AM1.18m
7:33PM0.86m
8:13AM1.13m
8:28PM0.86m
Low Tide
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
1:47PM0.12m
1:35AM0.02m
2:37PM0.15m
2:31AM0.08m
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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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