Zicatela Surf Break

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Issued: 11 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
31.1° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,644 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
18
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
505
788
1179
1179
879
844
676
719
363
595
587
739
572
1644
1461
1373
1257
1098
1112
791
840
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
10
SSW
5
NE
5
W
10
SW
5
NW
0
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
S
5
N
0
SSE
10
WSW
5
N
5
SE
10
SSW
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
High Tide
6:04PM1.14m
6:44AM1.02m
6:54PM1.06m
7:40AM1.04m
7:44PM0.98m
8:34AM1.05m
8:33PM0.89m
9:26AM1.04m
9:23PM0.81m
10:16AM1.03m
10:13PM0.74m
11:05AM1.02m
11:05PM0.68m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.06m
00:30AM-0.00m
12:46PM0.12m
1:16AM0.01m
1:45PM0.18m
2:02AM0.05m
2:44PM0.23m
2:46AM0.09m
3:44PM0.27m
3:30AM0.13m
4:45PM0.30m
4:14AM0.17m
5:44PM0.30m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
 mm
3
4
1
1
2
3
3
8
3
6
2
6
Temp °C
30
30
27
30
30
28
30
30
28
30
31
28
30
29
28
30
31
27
30
30
28
Feels °C
33
34
32
33
33
33
33
33
33
33
34
33
33
32
33
33
33
31
33
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
Energy kJ
505
788
1179
1179
879
844
676
514
363
595
587
739
424
1644
1461
1373
1257
1098
1112
791
840
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.7
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSW
19
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
379
196
273
215
190
136
323
719
312
286
249
432
572
41
39
55
53
45
33
325
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.5
SW
18
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
W
9
0.7
SW
19
0.5
SW
20
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
20
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
7
0.5
S
8
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
136
154
45
6
384
186
134
85
59
56
234
89
114
4
8
8
3
5
33
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
1041
0
0
302
0
0
549
0
0
1023
0
0
850
0
0
178
0
0
178
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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