Zicatela surf break

Zicatela surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CST
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Zicatela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 3rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
85
93
50
127
125
134
171
138
152
183
206
496
251
305
424
471
280
288
336
245
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
15
SW
10
NW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
NW
5
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
W
15
SW
10
WNW
5
W
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:12AM0.74m
2:38PM1.05m
3:01AM0.74m
3:23PM1.07m
3:47AM0.74m
4:05PM1.08m
4:29AM0.75m
4:46PM1.08m
5:10AM0.75m
5:27PM1.07m
5:51AM0.75m
6:05PM1.05m
6:30AM0.75m
Low Tide
8:03AM0.21m
9:21PM0.19m
8:48AM0.19m
10:04PM0.16m
9:31AM0.17m
10:44PM0.14m
10:13AM0.15m
11:23PM0.13m
10:53AM0.15m
00:01AM0.13m
11:31AM0.16m
00:38AM0.15m
12:09PM0.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
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6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:46
6:47
1
2
Temp °C
28
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
30
28
31
31
29
31
31
28
31
31
28
31
31
31
31
31
30
31
33
32
33
32
31
33
33
32
32
32
31
32
32
32
33
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1
SW
16
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
121
85
50
50
49
45
134
123
116
110
183
140
496
251
305
424
471
280
288
336
245
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
S
11
0.6
SW
16
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
Energy kJ
48
41
93
27
127
125
109
171
138
147
82
206
50
150
31
29
27
155
192
251
221
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.2
S
15
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SW
19
0.5
S
10
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
15
17
49
31
55
48
2
32
79
152
55
50
5
48
31
15
66
26
15
37
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
SW
8
0.5
WSW
4
Energy kJ
5
7
22
13
5
7
2
2
3
4
2
8
9
13
20
15
18
9
35
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
10
302
1234
53
53
1041
2
10
178
2
178
1048
33
53
1048
10
174
1040
10
227
1262
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
9
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
9
8
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Zicatela, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nopala which is 31 km (19 miles) away and Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz, 73 km (45 miles) away.

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