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Zicatela surf break

Zicatela surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 CST
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Zicatela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
28.9° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 19th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
2
3
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
SW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SW
0.7
S
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
S
0.8
S
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)141414141616151514141313211513191918181816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)577480373316525208387334268158167142224104222450184255455249264
Wind
(km/h)
5
SE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
SE
15
S
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
SSW
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
ESE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
SE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		glassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
off		glassoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:09PM
0.89
2:32AM
0.86
3:02PM
1.00
3:22AM
0.86
3:52PM
1.09
4:09AM
0.87
4:40PM
1.17
4:55AM
0.88
5:28PM
1.22
5:40AM
0.88
6:16PM
1.24
6:26AM
0.88
7:04PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
0.24
8:39AM
0.21
9:25PM
0.19
9:23AM
0.14
10:18PM
0.14
10:08AM
0.07
11:07PM
0.10
10:53AM
0.01
11:55PM
0.08
11:39AM
-0.03
12:42AM
0.07
12:26PM
-0.04
1:29AM
0.09
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:28--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1----11-22-----1-11
Temp. °C292826292826292826282825282826282925292926
Feels °C (?)303030303029303029293028292828283027293028
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Zicatela, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nopala which is 31 km (19 miles) away and Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz, 73 km (45 miles) away.

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