Surf Forecasts:
Zorba surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,004 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zorba this week:
The surf forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for Zorba over the next couple of weeks. It’s a pretty slow start – we’ve got a dry spell from now (Sunday, July 19) right through to Wednesday, July 22. Nothing worth paddling out for. The first real chance of a wave comes on Thursday morning, July 23, but it’s tiny – only 2ft from the ESE with a light cross‑off breeze. Clean, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. That’s more of a longboard or foiling session. The energy is weak (46) and the period is short (6 seconds), so don’t expect much push.
Friday, July 24, stays small – 1ft from the SSE, but the wind turns offshore (NNW) in the afternoon and the period stretches to 13 seconds. That groundswell quality is nice, but the size is still knee‑high. Energy is a bit better (75) but still weak. Not a standout, just a clean little window if you’re desperate.
Then we hit another flat patch from Saturday, July 25, through to Monday, July 27. The wind is cross‑onshore, the swells are small and messy. Nothing doing.
Tuesday, July 28, afternoon brings a brief moment of glassy conditions – 2ft from the east, wind goes calm (SW 5 mph), and the water goes like a mirror. Energy is only 48, but if you want a quiet, clean session on a tiny wave, that’s your window. Still, it’s not what I’d call proper surf.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday, July 29, afternoon is the first real standout. Swell jumps to 5.6ft from the SSW, period 7 seconds (short‑period windswell, but decent size), and the wind turns cross‑offshore from the west at 9 mph. The combined energy is 291 – moderate, but it’s pushing. The conditions are clean, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best window in the first week. Zorba’s a fairly consistent beginner spot, so 5.6ft is on the bigger side for learners – more fun for intermediate crew. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so if you can get out early, you’ll have it cleaner.
Thursday, July 30, morning drops a bit to 4.6ft with light cross‑off NE wind, still clean, but energy dips to 142. Worth a look if you missed the
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 11 |
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 kJ | 56 | 34 | 134 | 588 | 284 | 202 | 108 | 144 | 109 | 113 | 116 | 102 | 56 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 33 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:08PM0.30m | 11:23AM0.31m | 00:04AM0.26m | 4:13AM0.22m | 12:16PM0.31m | 1:04AM0.23m | 5:07AM0.21m | 1:10PM0.31m | 2:11AM0.21m | 5:56AM0.21m | 2:06PM0.31m | 3:26AM0.20m | 3:03PM0.31m | 4:35AM0.20m | 3:56PM0.31m | ||||
Low Tide | 7:15AM0.10m | 7:42PM0.04m | 3:08AM0.21m | 8:37PM0.05m | 3:41AM0.21m | 9:32PM0.05m | 4:24AM0.20m | 10:26PM0.06m | 5:27AM0.20m | 11:21PM0.06m | 7:10AM0.19m | 00:16AM0.07m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
mm | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 5 | E 5 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | S 8 | SE 9 | S 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | 56 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 109 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 56 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | E 10 | E 12 | — | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 34 | 24 | — | 15 | 22 | 7 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 27 | 14 | 29 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | SE 9 | S 11 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | E 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 24 | 33 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | N 3 | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 134 | 588 | 284 | 202 | 108 | 144 | — | 113 | 116 | 102 | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | 62 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 1 | 71 | 239 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 412 | 525 | 422 | 158 | 158 | 9 | 0 | 161 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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