Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into this. The next couple of weeks are shaping up to be a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some real clean windows, but also a few afternoons where the wind just kills it. The standout period is around the 14th and 15th – that’s where the magic is. Let’s break it down.

We’re starting off on Saturday the 8th. There’s surf on the way, but it’s pretty marginal. We’re looking at 4ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate at 648. The water’s already a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 87°F, which is noticeable. But the onshore wind is going to mess with it, so it’s not going to be great.

Sunday morning the 9th is a different story. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got clean 4ft SSW swell. This is the kind of morning you want to be out there. The energy is still moderate at 585. The afternoon though, the wind swings onshore again and it gets a bit messy.

Monday the 10th looks similar. Another glassy morning with 3ft of SSW swell. It’s clean, but small. The afternoon goes onshore again. This pattern of clean mornings and blown-out afternoons is going to be the theme for a bit.

Tuesday the 11th is worth a mention. The morning is dead calm, zero wind, and we’ve got 3ft of SSW swell but with a very long 18-second period. The energy is moderate at 808. That long period will help it hold up, but it might be a bit slow at the beach break.

The next few days, the 12th and 13th, are similar. Clean mornings, onshore afternoons. The swell stays around the 2ft to 3ft mark. It’s not bad, but not exciting.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning the 14th. The wind is calm, the swell is 4ft from the SW with an 18-second period, and the energy jumps up to 1127. That’s a solid step up in power. This is looking excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is bigger, 5ft, but the onshore wind takes the shine off it.

Saturday the 15th is the other standout. Morning has a glassy 5ft of SW swell with a 16-second period and energy at 1072. This is going to be proper. The wind is light, the waves will have some push to them. This is your best bet for a really good session.

After that, the pulse starts to fade. The mornings on the 16th, 17th, and 18th are still clean with waves around the 4ft to 4ft range, but the energy is dropping. It’s still fun, but not as powerful. The afternoons are still onshore.

Going into the second week, from the 19th onwards, the surf gets smaller. We’re looking at 3ft to 3ft swells. The mornings are clean, but it’s gutless. The afternoons are mostly poor with onshore winds.

There’s a note for the 22nd. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, and the wind goes cross-shore. That could make things interesting, but it’s more of a gamble.

Then, on the 23rd, the wind really picks up in the afternoon, 12 mph cross-onshore, and it’s going to be choppy. That one’s a write-off. The morning is clean, but the swell is only 3ft from the S with a short 11-second period.

So, to sum it up. The mornings are your friend. The standout windows are the mornings of the 14th and 15th. That’s when you get the combination of bigger, longer-period swell, and clean conditions. The 14th has that extra bit of period, and the 15th has the size. Both are excellent. The rest of the time, it’s about getting out early and making the most of the clean windows before the sea breeze kicks in.

Rusty

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