Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
30.3°C
1.3° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, WSW swell with 1,676 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period with WSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 23rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 24th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
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Monday
28
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(10 max)
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4
2
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
12
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2053
1579
1227
1676
1289
966
304
313
422
458
534
451
431
431
395
306
367
335
318
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
ESE
15
S
5
NW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
NNE
5
NNE
20
SE
15
E
10
ESE
20
SSE
10
E
15
ESE
15
SE
5
NE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
10:56PM0.70m
11:31AM0.85m
11:58PM0.74m
12:27PM0.83m
00:59AM0.80m
1:23PM0.82m
1:54AM0.89m
2:15PM0.82m
2:44AM0.98m
3:03PM0.82m
3:31AM1.07m
3:48PM0.83m
Low Tide
4:48AM0.30m
5:56PM0.33m
5:58AM0.31m
6:46PM0.31m
7:09AM0.30m
7:33PM0.28m
8:13AM0.27m
8:17PM0.23m
9:09AM0.22m
9:00PM0.17m
9:59AM0.16m
9:42PM0.11m
thunderstorm
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6:16
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6:22
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6:19
 mm
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4
1
2
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12
2
1
1
3
3
Temp °C
27
30
29
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Feels °C
32
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29
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31
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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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