Fukuoka surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 22 May 2026 JST
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Fukuoka surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fukuoka sea temperature is
19.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fukuoka this week:

The surf forecast for Fukuoka over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fukuoka in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 23rd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 22nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fukuoka over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
6
0.1
W
7
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
E
3
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
273
277
102
94
44
31
14
7
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
1
6
7
16
31
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
NE
10
ENE
0
NNW
15
N
5
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
W
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
5
SE
5
S
10
S
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:20PM1.81m
2:56AM1.60m
2:42PM1.67m
4:08AM1.58m
4:17PM1.60m
5:12AM1.63m
5:40PM1.61m
6:02AM1.72m
6:44PM1.66m
6:43AM1.81m
7:36PM1.72m
7:18AM1.90m
8:20PM1.78m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.50m
8:22AM1.03m
9:30PM0.65m
10:02AM0.99m
10:42PM0.75m
11:28AM0.87m
11:43PM0.80m
12:26PM0.73m
00:32AM0.82m
1:11PM0.60m
1:14AM0.84m
1:49PM0.49m
1:51AM0.84m
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:16
7:17
7:19
7:19
7:20
7:21
7:21
1
10
11
21
1
Temp °C
20
19
18
22
21
20
24
24
23
25
25
22
21
21
21
23
23
23
23
23
21
17
16
16
22
21
22
25
25
25
27
27
24
24
22
23
26
27
26
24
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SW
7
0.3
WSW
8
0.3
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
7
4
1
102
37
31
14
7
3
1
1
1
2
13
12
6
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
14
13
7
4
2
1
2
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
E
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
Energy kJ
104
273
277
94
44
12
10
8
3
1
6
7
16
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
190
393
0
0
260
0
194
365
190
338
260
260
365
365
513
82
200
190
225
225
190
Best forecast wave conditions in Kyu Shu
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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Information about the Fukuoka Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Fukuoka provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fukuoka can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fukuoka 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 (Fukuoka) 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 Fukuoka 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.

Fukuoka is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Karatsu. If you plan a holiday in Kyu Shu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Karatsu. Karatsu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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