Zicatela Surf Break

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Issued: 5 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.9° C

1.5°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,388 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
730
851
1367
629
1388
1057
945
770
740
1107
332
749
443
431
321
399
608
454
973
926
962
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
NW
5
ESE
10
S
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
S
5
NNW
0
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
SW
15
WSW
5
NNW
0
E
15
SW
5
NNE
0
NNW
Wind State
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:05PM0.68m
11:54AM1.01m
11:58PM0.65m
12:43PM1.00m
00:51AM0.63m
1:31PM1.01m
1:45AM0.64m
2:19PM1.02m
2:37AM0.66m
3:05PM1.03m
3:29AM0.68m
3:49PM1.03m
4:18AM0.72m
Low Tide
5:44PM0.30m
4:59AM0.19m
6:41PM0.29m
5:47AM0.20m
7:34PM0.28m
6:36AM0.20m
8:22PM0.26m
7:27AM0.20m
9:08PM0.23m
8:18AM0.20m
9:50PM0.21m
9:08AM0.21m
10:30PM0.19m
9:56AM0.22m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
7:02
 mm
1
1
3
4
2
1
2
Temp °C
30
27
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
30
28
31
31
28
31
Feels °C
33
31
34
34
33
33
34
33
34
35
32
33
34
33
34
33
33
33
34
34
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
730
851
1367
515
1388
1057
945
770
740
1107
332
749
443
431
321
399
608
454
973
926
962
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
19
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
1
SSW
17
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
S
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
9
Energy kJ
325
22
20
629
16
31
59
121
75
75
229
85
80
78
319
239
151
211
42
41
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
15
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SSW
19
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSW
13
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
21
0.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
33
15
6
8
4
9
10
148
5
2
83
103
253
246
74
74
67
151
2
36
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
772
2
0
143
0
2
178
0
0
192
0
0
178
0
0
178
0
0
178
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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