Fukuoka surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 01 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
17.0° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average 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 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 4th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
5
1.6
W
6
1.3
W
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
W
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
2.1
W
7
2.1
W
7
1.5
W
8
0.8
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
190
157
42
31
18
11
4
2
384
461
265
55
41
26
17
8
4
1
1
1
Wind (km/h)
30
WNW
30
W
10
SW
15
SSW
20
W
10
S
10
SSE
35
S
15
WSW
25
SW
35
W
20
W
0
S
10
N
5
SE
5
SSW
10
NW
10
S
5
SSW
20
W
10
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
9:50PM1.93m
9:23AM2.07m
10:23PM1.90m
9:49AM2.07m
10:56PM1.84m
10:15AM2.03m
11:28PM1.76m
10:42AM1.97m
00:02AM1.66m
11:12AM1.89m
00:41AM1.55m
11:46AM1.78m
1:32AM1.44m
Low Tide
3:20PM0.22m
3:27AM0.62m
3:52PM0.20m
3:56AM0.67m
4:23PM0.22m
4:25AM0.73m
4:54PM0.27m
4:53AM0.80m
5:27PM0.35m
5:22AM0.88m
6:03PM0.44m
5:56AM0.95m
6:46PM0.53m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:31
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
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7:01
7:01
7:02
7:04
7:05
7:05
7:06
12
7
2
Temp °C
16
17
15
21
21
17
18
20
18
17
17
15
16
17
16
20
19
16
20
21
17
9
11
11
18
18
16
15
16
17
13
11
10
15
16
16
18
17
16
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.8
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
24
7
42
24
18
11
4
2
2
55
41
26
17
8
4
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.2
W
4
0.1
NE
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.2
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.2
W
3
0.1
W
6
Energy kJ
28
8
2
2
33
12
2
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
5
1.6
W
6
1.3
W
7
0.6
SW
3
0.7
W
6
0.3
SW
3
0.9
S
4
0.9
WSW
8
2.1
W
7
2.1
W
7
1.5
W
8
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
98
190
157
7
31
1
23
104
384
461
265
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
230
421
338
0
338
190
225
338
190
190
225
194
0
195
194
194
396
190
190
387
190
Best forecast wave conditions in Kyu Shu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
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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