Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 15 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
29.8°C
0.9° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,951 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 15th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 16th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 17th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
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SSW
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0.9
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19
1.2
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18
1.4
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1.9
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1.6
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15
1.3
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15
1.3
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1.3
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14
1.3
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14
1.2
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14
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18
1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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854
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1451
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807
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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NNE
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WNW
10
WSW
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10
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NNE
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SSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:58PM0.80m
6:19AM1.07m
6:37PM0.78m
6:59AM1.03m
7:17PM0.76m
7:38AM0.99m
7:59PM0.75m
8:18AM0.94m
8:43PM0.74m
9:01AM0.89m
9:32PM0.75m
9:47AM0.83m
10:27PM0.78m
Low Tide
12:09PM0.12m
11:47PM0.11m
12:47PM0.14m
00:25AM0.14m
1:25PM0.17m
1:03AM0.18m
2:03PM0.21m
1:43AM0.22m
2:42PM0.25m
2:27AM0.27m
3:22PM0.28m
3:20AM0.32m
4:05PM0.30m
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Temp °C
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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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