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Aoura surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan
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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
22.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Aoura in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aoura over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | |
145 | 145 | 132 | 176 | 221 | 244 | 308 | 415 | 451 | 400 | 289 | 243 | 230 | 392 | 471 | 455 | 372 | 384 | 393 | 383 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:48AM1.50m | 1:11PM1.35m | 2:37AM1.58m | 2:38PM1.46m | 3:16AM1.67m | 3:44PM1.61m | 3:51AM1.76m | 4:39PM1.77m | 4:25AM1.84m | 5:30PM1.89m | 4:59AM1.92m | 6:19PM1.97m | 5:35AM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.57m | 7:49AM0.95m | 7:46PM0.59m | 8:48AM0.76m | 8:50PM0.59m | 9:33AM0.55m | 9:43PM0.60m | 10:14AM0.32m | 10:30PM0.64m | 10:55AM0.11m | 11:14PM0.71m | 11:36AM-0.06m | 11:57PM0.80m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | |
6:59 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | 7:04 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 9 | |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
145 | 145 | 132 | 176 | 221 | 244 | 308 | 415 | 451 | 400 | 289 | 243 | 230 | 392 | 4 | 455 | 372 | 384 | 393 | 383 | 408 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | SE 5 | SE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | E 16 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SE 15 | SE 12 | — |
— | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 22 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | SE 16 | SE 14 | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 8 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | E 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 471 | — | — | 274 | — | — | 551 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 1 | 58 | 343 | 32 | 32 | 69 | 28 | 32 | 136 | 58 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 310 | 32 | 32 |
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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.












