Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Zicatela. The water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath.

We’ve got a solid run of small, clean waves on the way to start things off. The swell is a consistent long-period SW groundswell, with periods around 18 seconds, which is going to wrap in nicely and give those lines some real shape. The energy is moderate at best early on, with a combined energy reading of 755, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s quality.

Sunday morning the 23rd is the real standout kick-off. Glassy conditions, some clouds, and a 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period. The combined energy is 755 and the surf is looking very good. That’s a proper session if you can get out there early.

Monday morning the 24th is another glassy morning, 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and the energy drops a touch to 569, but still very good surf. It’s a clean, easy paddle.

Tuesday morning the 25th sees the swell drop a little, 2ft SW with a 16-second period, but the wind is glassy from the NE. Good conditions, but the wave size is smaller.

Wednesday morning the 26th is similar – 2ft SW, 16-second period, glassy from the NE. Good but small.

Thursday morning the 27th is clear and glassy, 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and the energy jumps back up to 441. Good surf again.

Friday morning the 28th is a big highlight. Clear skies, glassy wind, 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy hits 797. That’s very good surf, and the morning is the time to be out.

Saturday the 29th sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the SW, but the wind turns cross-onshore from the SSE, and the ride becomes marginal. The energy is strong at 1636, but the wind is messing with the surface.

Sunday morning the 30th is a treat for the experienced crew. 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy wind, and the combined energy is 1195. The conditions are excellent. This is a standout for anyone comfortable with a bit more size.

Monday afternoon the 31st is another goer. Cloudy, glassy from the NW, 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, and the energy is 793. Very good conditions.

Tuesday morning the 1st of September is glassy, 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, good surf.

Wednesday morning the 2nd of September is glassy, 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, good surf.

Now, get ready for the big dog. Thursday morning the 3rd of September is a standout. Clear skies, glassy from the ENE, 4ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy is 1434, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper session.

Friday morning the 4th of September is even bigger. Clear skies, 6ft SW swell, 17-second period, cross-offshore wind from the ESE, and the energy is 2493. Excellent for experienced surfers, but the size is up there. This one is for the crew who knows what they’re doing.

Saturday morning the 5th of September stays big, 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, cross-offshore wind, energy at 2302. Still marginal conditions due to the size, but the wind is clean.

Sunday morning the 6th of September is glassy again, 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, energy at 1296. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday morning the 7th of September is a glassy finish, 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, good surf.

Overall, the best on offer is the glassy Sunday morning the 23rd for the cleanest start, and the Thursday morning the 3rd of September for the most powerful, long-period groundswell. If you’re not experienced, stick to the smaller days. If you are, that Thursday is calling your name.

Rusty.

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