Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.5° C
1.0° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 25th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
4
4
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SSW
26
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
24
0.6
SSW
23
1.4
SW
21
0.9
SSW
21
1.4
SW
19
1.7
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
655
661
719
733
558
422
352
261
234
157
132
263
136
801
365
1868
792
1365
2044
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
NNW
5
W
10
SW
10
NW
0
W
10
SW
10
N
0
NE
10
SW
10
N
5
WNW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
SE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
WNW
Wind State
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
6:33PM1.00m
7:18AM1.09m
7:20PM0.93m
8:06AM1.09m
8:05PM0.86m
8:53AM1.06m
8:50PM0.79m
9:40AM1.03m
9:35PM0.72m
10:26AM1.00m
10:22PM0.67m
11:15AM0.98m
11:12PM0.64m
Low Tide
00:49AM0.01m
1:29PM0.18m
1:32AM0.04m
2:22PM0.22m
2:13AM0.08m
3:14PM0.26m
2:53AM0.12m
4:07PM0.28m
3:34AM0.15m
5:00PM0.31m
4:16AM0.18m
5:56PM0.31m
clear
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
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7:02
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
 mm
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
Temp °C
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
30
27
30
30
27
30
31
28
Feels °C
34
33
34
35
33
34
35
33
33
35
34
33
33
31
32
33
31
33
34
32
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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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