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Big Ben surfForecast / Chiba / Japan
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 JST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Ben this week:
The surf forecast for Big Ben over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Big Ben in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 2nd May) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 3rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 3rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Ben over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 28 | 70 | 57 | 67 | 233 | 306 | 711 | 836 | 719 | 600 | 289 | 381 | 225 | 230 | 184 | 146 | 145 | 145 | 139 | 164 | 132 | 117 | 75 | 204 | 171 | 64 | 80 | 104 | 107 | 280 | 242 | 503 | 871 | 1620 | 2484 | 2934 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:12AM 1.42 | 7:41PM 1.25 | 5:38AM 1.38 | 8:41PM 1.18 | 6:04AM 1.31 | 10:04PM 1.13 | 6:34AM 1.21 | 11:45PM 1.14 | 7:20AM 1.09 | 12:47AM 1.17 | 10:20AM 0.98 | 1:23AM 1.21 | 12:45PM 1.03 | 1:50AM 1.25 | 2:02PM 1.13 | 2:15AM 1.29 | 2:57PM 1.24 | 2:39AM 1.33 | 3:43PM 1.32 | 3:03AM 1.37 | 4:27PM 1.38 | 3:27AM 1.41 | 5:08PM 1.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:50PM 0.86 | 12:28PM -0.02 | 12:19AM 0.93 | 1:09PM 0.06 | 12:52AM 1.00 | 1:57PM 0.17 | 1:44AM 1.05 | 2:58PM 0.29 | 4:15AM 1.06 | 4:21PM 0.39 | 6:55AM 0.93 | 5:52PM 0.46 | 7:37AM 0.76 | 7:05PM 0.50 | 8:09AM 0.59 | 8:00PM 0.53 | 8:41AM 0.41 | 8:44PM 0.57 | 9:12AM 0.25 | 9:21PM 0.63 | 9:44AM 0.11 | 9:55PM 0.70 | 10:17AM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:37 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 13 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Big Ben Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Big Ben provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Ben can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Ben 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 (Big Ben) 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 Big Ben 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.
Big Ben is 3 km (2 miles) from Kawaguchi. If you plan a holiday in Chiba, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kawaguchi. Kawaguchi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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