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Zicatela surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zicatela this week:
The surf forecast for Zicatela over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 12 days are 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 6th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zicatela over the next 12 days.
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 1091 | 911 | 763 | 651 | 605 | 555 | 451 | 444 | 380 | 541 | 826 | 617 | 595 | 590 | 523 | 486 | 759 | 892 | 1016 | 881 | 1166 | 923 | 1106 | 1932 | 1122 | 904 | 1241 | 949 | 742 | 662 | 1061 | 1150 | 1065 | 822 | 687 | 501 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:55PM 1.31 | 4:14AM 0.87 | 4:48PM 1.31 | 5:08AM 0.90 | 5:40PM 1.28 | 6:01AM 0.91 | 6:30PM 1.22 | 6:53AM 0.91 | 7:19PM 1.14 | 7:47AM 0.89 | 8:08PM 1.05 | 8:42AM 0.88 | 8:57PM 0.96 | 9:38AM 0.87 | 9:47PM 0.87 | 10:34AM 0.88 | 10:41PM 0.80 | 11:30AM 0.90 | 11:38PM 0.74 | 12:24PM 0.93 | 12:36AM 0.71 | 1:14PM 0.97 | 1:32AM 0.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:31PM 0.02 | 10:11AM -0.06 | 11:21PM 0.00 | 11:05AM -0.06 | 12:10AM 0.01 | 11:58AM -0.03 | 12:58AM 0.03 | 12:51PM 0.03 | 1:46AM 0.07 | 1:45PM 0.11 | 2:33AM 0.12 | 2:40PM 0.20 | 3:21AM 0.17 | 3:41PM 0.27 | 4:08AM 0.21 | 4:47PM 0.32 | 4:56AM 0.25 | 5:57PM 0.33 | 5:44AM 0.26 | 7:02PM 0.32 | 6:32AM 0.27 | 7:59PM 0.28 | 7:20AM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Tue 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 |
| Sunset | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 4 | - |
| Temp. °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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