Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Zicatela’s the only game in town on this stretch, and it’s looking like a week of two halves. Right now, we’ve got a bit of a lull on the cards. Friday morning you’ll see some small SSW energy, maybe 3 feet, but that cross-on breeze and weak energy (688) means it’s not worth paddling out for. The afternoon gets messier with a storm risk. Honestly, Friday’s a write-off.

We’ve got a couple of days of small, clean waves on the horizon though. Saturday morning turns glassy with the wind dying off completely, and that 4 feet of SSW swell is a little cleaner, though the energy is still moderate (791). Sunday and Monday mornings follow the same recipe: light winds, glassy conditions, and chest-high sets. The period is dropping a bit, so it won’t be as powerful, but it’s perfectly surfable for a log or a fun shortboard. The mornings are the window—the afternoons get onshore and junky.

The mid-week gets a bit dicey again. Tuesday morning has a bit more energy (808) but it’s still small, and the afternoon turns to mush. Wednesday and Thursday are mixed with some storm risk and cross-shore winds, so don’t get too excited.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout is the Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th. That Friday morning, the swell jumps up to 4 feet with a 18 second period, and the energy reading jumps into the strong zone (1130). It’s glassy as can be with zero wind. This is that proper long-period groundswell, and it’s going to have some push. The afternoon picks up to 5 feet, but the onshore wind makes it a bit bumpy. Stick to the mornings.

Saturday the 15th is the pick of the bunch. 5 feet of SW swell with that 16 second period, again glassy in the morning. The energy is strong (1219). This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the whole period. It’s right at the edge of being too much for beginners – if you’re not confident, give it a miss. But for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the one to point your board at. The break itself is exposed, so it’ll be handling all that energy. The water’s running about 87°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you can probably lose the spring suit.

After that, it settles back down into the 4 to 4 feet range for the second week, with more of those clean, glassy mornings and onshore afternoons. The energy drops back to moderate (600s). It’s not a bad stretch, but it’s no repeat of that Saturday. The period stays around 15 seconds, so there’s still some decent shape to it.

So, if you can only get out once, make it Saturday the 15th morning. That’s the standout. The Friday the 14th is a close second. Everything else is just fun, small waves for the dawn patrol.

Rusty

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