Zouira surfForecast / Tunis and North Coast / Tunisia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 CET
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Zouira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zouira sea temperature is
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zouira this week:

The surf forecast for Zouira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zouira in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 14th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 17th May)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
1
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
6
1.4
NW
7
1
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
183
56
154
76
50
37
19
16
189
88
740
244
165
93
32
26
15
6
5
6
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NE
5
SE
10
N
5
E
5
SSW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
E
15
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:00AM0.26m
7:00PM0.21m
6:41AM0.26m
7:44PM0.24m
7:21AM0.26m
8:27PM0.26m
8:03AM0.25m
9:10PM0.28m
8:45AM0.24m
9:54PM0.29m
9:29AM0.23m
10:42PM0.30m
10:13AM0.21m
11:34PM0.30m
Low Tide
12:48PM0.05m
00:32AM0.09m
1:20PM0.02m
1:26AM0.08m
1:54PM0.01m
2:19AM0.08m
2:30PM-0.00m
3:11AM0.08m
3:08PM-0.01m
4:04AM0.08m
5:00AM0.09m
4:30PM0.01m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:22
7:23
7:24
7:24
7:25
7:27
7:28
2
7
Temp °C
20
19
17
21
22
20
22
21
18
18
17
16
17
17
15
18
18
16
19
19
17
15
15
14
19
20
19
20
20
16
14
13
14
14
15
13
16
16
15
16
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
1
NNW
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
6
1
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
9
1.1
NNW
8
0.9
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
6
Energy kJ
183
56
154
76
50
37
19
16
88
740
244
165
93
32
26
15
6
5
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.1
W
5
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
7
Energy kJ
19
31
9
4
3
4
3
1
60
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
7
1.4
NW
7
Energy kJ
205
189
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
610
580
45
765
91
45
515
707
529
593
207
16
1049
336
45
1148
536
530
1100
952
992
Best forecast wave conditions in Tunis and North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Tunisia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Zouira Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Zouira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zouira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zouira 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 (Zouira) 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 Zouira 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 The Mediterranean Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Zouira, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in The Mediterranean Coast, consider staying in Beja which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around The Mediterranean Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include El Kala which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Jendouba, Mateur and Majaz al Bab.

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