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Fukuoka surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.1° 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 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fukuoka over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | SW 5 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | |
1 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 79 | 10 | 44 | 655 | 703 | 373 | 148 | 101 | 72 | 35 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 00:02AM1.94m | 11:25AM2.12m | 00:54AM1.81m | 12:17PM1.98m | 1:50AM1.68m | 1:20PM1.81m | 2:56AM1.60m | 2:42PM1.67m | 4:08AM1.58m | 4:17PM1.60m | 5:12AM1.63m | 5:40PM1.61m | 6:02AM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22AM0.84m | 6:24PM0.15m | 6:09AM0.92m | 7:20PM0.32m | 7:06AM0.99m | 8:21PM0.50m | 8:22AM1.03m | 9:30PM0.65m | 10:02AM0.99m | 10:42PM0.75m | 11:28AM0.87m | 11:43PM0.80m | 12:26PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — |
 | 7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 |
— | — | 3 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
24 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NE 3 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 7 |
 kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 17 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 72 | 35 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | NE 4 | SW 2 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 11 | 1 | 79 | 22 | 44 | 655 | 703 | 373 | 148 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 190 | 190 | 338 | 190 | 387 | 396 | 190 | 200 | 393 | 0 | 195 | 260 | 0 | 200 | 417 | 190 | 190 | 387 | 190 | 260 | 387 |
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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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