Zouira surfForecast / Tunis and North Coast / Tunisia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 17 Jan 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
16.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zouira this week:

The surf forecast for Zouira over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zouira in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (CET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 24th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 24th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 24th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zouira over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NW
0.2
WNW
0.1
NW
0.1
W
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.4
ENE
0.3
NE
0.7
NE
0.1
N
1.4
NNE
0.2
NNW
1.5
NNE
1
NNE
0.1
N
0.2
NNW
0.1
NW
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)54478711138101110878659889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)122106500020100117131129209154324
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
E
5
SE
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SW
20
NNE
10
NNE
15
W
10
SSE
15
SW
40
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glassglassglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:10PM
0.20
9:32AM
0.28
8:45PM
0.20
10:03AM
0.29
9:19PM
0.20
10:34AM
0.30
9:54PM
0.20
11:04AM
0.30
10:32PM
0.20
11:33AM
0.29
11:13PM
0.19
12:03PM
0.29
12:01AM
0.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
0.11
2:31AM
0.02
3:43PM
0.11
3:04AM
0.01
4:16PM
0.10
3:36AM
0.00
4:49PM
0.09
4:07AM
0.01
5:23PM
0.09
4:38AM
0.02
5:59PM
0.08
5:12AM
0.03
6:37PM
0.08
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise7:35--7:35--7:35--7:35--7:33--7:33--7:33--
Sunset-5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----412-325221-25---
Temp. °C171814161714181613121212131311161513131412
Feels °C (?)1415913141113121111111099913107998
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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 12 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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