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Aoura surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Aoura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aoura sea temperature is
22.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aoura this week:
The surf forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aoura in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 28th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SE 15 | |
290 | 172 | 126 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 76 | 68 | 108 | 349 | 361 | 276 | 185 | 207 | 143 | 101 | 74 | 74 | 58 | 39 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:47PM1.76m | 8:33AM1.77m | 10:46PM1.67m | 9:34AM1.63m | 11:48PM1.60m | 10:51AM1.49m | 00:49AM1.58m | 12:27PM1.40m | 1:44AM1.58m | 2:04PM1.40m | 2:29AM1.62m | 3:21PM1.46m | 3:07AM1.66m | 4:19PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06AM1.07m | 3:42PM0.12m | 4:11AM1.08m | 4:42PM0.29m | 5:32AM1.05m | 5:47PM0.46m | 6:58AM0.95m | 6:56PM0.60m | 8:13AM0.81m | 8:01PM0.71m | 9:08AM0.66m | 8:59PM0.79m | 9:52AM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — |
 | 7:06 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 |
— | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 14 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SSE 6 |
 kJ | 290 | 172 | 126 | 86 | 100 | 100 | 76 | 68 | 108 | 349 | 361 | 276 | 185 | 179 | 143 | 101 | 74 | 74 | 58 | 39 | 67 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | — | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 56 | 94 | — | 100 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 44 | 77 | 70 | 62 | 62 | 49 | 36 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 41 | 39 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | E 16 | E 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 15 | SE 18 | SE 15 |
| kJ | 58 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 113 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | WNW 3 | S 6 | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 86 | 149 | 152 | 123 | 1 | 24 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 207 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 34 | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 298 | 298 | 0 | 0 | 339 | 31 | 32 | 13 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 68 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 710 | 726 | 613 |
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Information about the Aoura Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Aoura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aoura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aoura 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 (Aoura) 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 Aoura 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.
Aoura is 9 km (6 miles) from Nichinan. If you plan a holiday in Kyu Shu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nichinan. Nichinan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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