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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 19 May 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zavial this week:
The surf forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zavial in the next 12 days are 4ft 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7ft 9s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zavial over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 295 | 300 | 158 | 85 | 260 | 222 | 190 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 16 | 81 | 81 | 88 | 78 | 113 | 170 | 118 | 5 | 22 | 118 | 16 | 99 | 4 | 30 | 28 | 49 | 43 | 34 | 83 | 78 | 83 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 8:00PM 7.58 | 8:46AM 6.79 | 9:09PM 7.64 | 9:59AM 7.05 | 10:18PM 7.94 | 11:05AM 7.55 | 11:21PM 8.43 | 12:02PM 8.2 | 12:19AM 8.92 | 12:54PM 8.89 | 1:12AM 9.35 | 1:42PM 9.45 | 2:04AM 9.65 | 2:29PM 9.84 | 2:54AM 9.68 | 3:16PM 10.04 | 3:44AM 9.51 | 4:03PM 9.97 | 4:34AM 9.12 | 4:51PM 9.71 | 5:24AM 8.56 | 5:42PM 9.29 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 1:29PM 2.89 | 2:27AM 2.56 | 2:40PM 2.95 | 3:39AM 2.33 | 3:56PM 2.76 | 4:46AM 1.87 | 5:04PM 2.3 | 5:45AM 1.31 | 6:04PM 1.67 | 6:37AM 0.79 | 6:59PM 1.02 | 7:26AM 0.43 | 7:50PM 0.46 | 8:13AM 0.23 | 8:40PM 0.1 | 8:59AM 0.26 | 9:29PM 0 | 9:45AM 0.49 | 10:18PM 0.13 | 10:32AM 0.85 | 11:09PM 0.52 | 11:20AM 1.35 | 12:02AM 1.05 | |||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - |
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| Temp. °F | 64 | 64 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 63 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 75 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 |
| Feels °F (?) | 59 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 54 | 54 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 61 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 66 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 73 | 75 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 70 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 68°F on Wed morning, min 59°F on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Fri morning, min 61°F on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 77°F on Tue afternoon, min 61°F on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 79°F on Thu morning, min 66°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zavial Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zavial provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zavial can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zavial 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 (Zavial) 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 Zavial 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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