Surf Forecasts:
Zorba surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SSE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zorba in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zorba over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Zorba. The next couple weeks are spotty—definitely not a full-on surf carnival. There’s a little window early on that is worth a look, then it’s a long dry spell. Here’s how it goes.
Your first chance to paddle out is Monday, 24th August. Overcast with a S wind at 9 mph, cross-on, and the swell is 5 ft from the S at 12 seconds. Moderate wave energy at 694. But the surf is poor—choppy and messy. Afternoon isn’t much better, swell drops to 4 ft from the SSE with onshore wind, still marginal.
Tuesday morning, 25th August, that’s where it gets interesting. Wind swings to NNE at 6 mph, cross-off, clean conditions. Swell is 4 ft from the SSE, 11-second period, energy down to 283. Expect good surf conditions. For a beginner spot like Zorba, that’s solid. Crowds not mentioned as an issue, so it could be quiet. Water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Wednesday 26th August keeps the clean theme going: NE wind at 12 mph cross-off both sessions. Swell sits at 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSE/SE, with a longer 13 to 14-second period. Energy jumps to 628. Still clean. Not huge, but very rideable.
Thursday 27th August morning is the standout. NE wind at 6 mph, cross-off, glassy clean. Swell is 2 ft from the SE with a 13-second period, energy at 208. It’s small but with that longer period it’ll have some shape. For a beginner-friendly break, this is the best of the bunch. Get out early—afternoon brings rain and a SW wind that kills it.
From Friday 28th August all the way to Monday 7th September, it’s a wasteland. Over a week of poor or very ordinary surf. Swell drops below 2 ft many days, with onshore wind or short-period slop. On 6th September there’s a brief pulse to 4 ft from the E, but it’s 5-second windswell with a cross-off wind—still ordinary. 2nd September morning has a NNW offshore wind and 3 ft from the S, but it’s weak and only ordinary.
For a beginner looking for a clean, small wave, aim for Tuesday 25th or Thursday 27th August mornings. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | E 10 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 694 | 486 | 308 | 260 | 195 | 752 | 357 | 614 | 309 | 159 | 94 | 65 | 55 | 88 | 50 | 20 | 26 | 19 | 40 | 41 | 70 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:58PM0.29m | 6:24AM0.20m | 5:51PM0.29m | 6:50AM0.20m | 6:39PM0.30m | 7:17AM0.22m | 12:02PM0.17m | 7:25PM0.30m | 7:46AM0.24m | 8:09PM0.29m | 8:18AM0.26m | 8:52PM0.29m | 8:54AM0.29m | 9:35PM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:24AM0.09m | 9:13AM0.18m | 2:13AM0.10m | 10:08AM0.18m | 1:43PM0.17m | 2:56AM0.10m | 11:08AM0.17m | 2:44PM0.15m | 3:37AM0.11m | 3:35PM0.13m | 4:17AM0.12m | 4:23PM0.10m | 4:56AM0.14m | 5:10PM0.07m | 1:01AM0.20m | ||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 694 | 486 | 308 | 260 | 195 | 752 | 357 | 614 | 309 | 58 | 51 | 19 | 55 | 25 | 50 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 40 | 41 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 15 | — | SE 16 | — | — | SE 12 | SSE 12 | E 10 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 8 | 144 | — | 268 | — | — | 159 | 94 | 65 | 29 | 3 | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 4 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | 25 | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | SW 3 | — | S 4 | ESE 11 | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 7 | 9 | 28 | — | 6 | — | 9 | 88 | — | 20 | 26 | — | — | — | 70 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 162 | 165 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 37 | 227 | 227 | 252 | 239 | 239 | 273 | 7 | 298 | 422 | 421 |
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