Zicatela Surf Break

Lat Long: 15.85° N 97.05° W

Zicatela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zicatela sea temperature is
31.1°C
1.5° 

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


Zicatela surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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4
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.4
SW
18
1.5
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
316
475
475
214
258
255
196
181
171
249
316
268
447
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1201
1333
1193
881
763
752
573
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
W
5
NNE
0
N
15
SW
10
NNW
0
ESE
15
SW
5
NNW
0
SSE
15
SW
5
NNW
0
W
15
SSW
10
N
5
W
15
SW
5
N
5
NW
10
WSW
10
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
11:23AM0.93m
11:28PM0.64m
12:17PM0.92m
00:31AM0.66m
1:10PM0.91m
1:33AM0.71m
2:02PM0.91m
2:30AM0.78m
2:50PM0.91m
3:20AM0.86m
3:35PM0.90m
4:06AM0.94m
4:17PM0.89m
Low Tide
6:01PM0.33m
5:18AM0.25m
6:57PM0.33m
6:21AM0.27m
7:47PM0.31m
7:26AM0.27m
8:31PM0.27m
8:28AM0.26m
9:10PM0.24m
9:25AM0.24m
9:47PM0.19m
10:16AM0.21m
10:23PM0.15m
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6:13
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6:15
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6:45
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 mm
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Temp °C
31
30
28
32
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32
31
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31
31
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31
31
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31
31
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28
29
27
Feels °C
34
33
32
35
34
33
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34
32
33
34
32
33
34
33
34
34
33
31
32
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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