Big Ben surfForecast / Chiba / Japan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 JST
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Big Ben surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Big Ben sea temperature is
15.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Big Ben in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 25th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 25th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 4th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 88mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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2
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
S
3
S
3
NE
3
NE
3
NE
2.5
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
NE
1
NE
1.4
NE
2.1
NE
2.5
NE
Period(s) (?)68810101010101091212101110111414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33996110331729182214808487025392774935502982149410720636372114571739
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
25
NNE
35
NNE
40
N
35
N
30
N
20
N
10
N
10
SE
15
NNE
15
ENE
5
ENE
5
ENE
10
SE
15
WSW
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscrosscrossoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:49AM
1.17
4:06AM 11:25AM
1.16 1.11
4:06AM
1.23
1:31PM
1.15
4:20AM
1.28
2:40PM
1.25
4:37AM
1.32
3:31PM
1.34
4:55AM
1.35
4:14PM
1.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:07PM
0.36
6:55PM
0.31
8:30AM
1.08
8:10PM
0.22
9:10AM
0.97
9:00PM
0.14
9:37AM
0.85
9:41PM
0.09
10:04AM
0.72
10:16PM
0.07
10:31AM
0.58
10:48PM
0.10
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise6:15--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--
Sunset-5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:35-
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
144133------------------
Temp. °C171197910121412151513121315111111121110
Feels °C (?)1262-2257121012121291113768876
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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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