Zicatela surf break

Zicatela surfForecast / Oaxaca / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
30.9° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Zicatela surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW 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 (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zicatela in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12AM. 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+) 3AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.9m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
424
424
390
373
407
425
413
304
372
770
1719
1684
2212
2113
2089
1693
1224
1126
1112
1103
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
5
W
15
SW
5
NW
5
W
10
SW
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
SW
5
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:44PM0.71m
12:29PM1.01m
00:41AM0.68m
1:18PM1.03m
1:35AM0.67m
2:05PM1.04m
2:25AM0.67m
2:50PM1.05m
3:13AM0.69m
3:34PM1.06m
3:59AM0.70m
4:17PM1.06m
4:43AM0.72m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.30m
5:42AM0.21m
7:16PM0.28m
6:31AM0.22m
8:08PM0.25m
7:20AM0.21m
8:55PM0.22m
8:07AM0.20m
9:37PM0.19m
8:53AM0.18m
10:18PM0.17m
9:38AM0.18m
10:57PM0.15m
10:21AM0.18m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:53
6:53
6:54
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:55
6:57
4
3
2
1
1
5
2
1
3
3
2
2
Temp °C
31
29
29
31
28
31
30
28
31
31
28
31
30
29
31
30
29
31
30
28
31
32
33
31
33
33
33
33
32
33
34
33
33
33
34
33
32
33
34
33
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.9
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
424
424
424
390
373
407
425
413
304
295
770
1719
1684
2212
2113
2089
1693
1224
1126
1112
1103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
S
16
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
16
1
S
16
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
2
31
35
33
26
32
29
28
176
338
286
705
488
606
478
465
276
215
184
158
106
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
3
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
SW
22
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
S
7
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
7
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
9
2
6
91
2
38
75
84
152
372
402
15
339
17
11
19
73
108
188
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
8
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
W
3
0.5
SSW
7
0.6
W
4
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
31
2
2
3
2
31
10
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
4
4
2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
1086
2
33
1007
2
0
850
2
2
1048
0
0
1045
10
53
994
10
10
1371
10
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Oaxaca
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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