Fukuoka surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

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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
19.7° 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 Friday (May 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 21st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
6
0.3
N
3
0.8
NE
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
2.2
NNE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
1.1
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
17
83
105
43
137
518
370
400
91
27
12
4
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NNW
5
S
0
S
10
WNW
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
N
10
SSE
10
N
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
10
S
5
ESE
0
WSW
10
ENE
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
9:16AM2.23m
10:25PM2.10m
9:57AM2.26m
11:13PM2.05m
10:40AM2.22m
00:02AM1.94m
11:25AM2.12m
00:54AM1.81m
12:17PM1.98m
1:50AM1.68m
1:20PM1.81m
2:56AM1.60m
2:42PM1.67m
Low Tide
3:52PM-0.06m
3:56AM0.70m
4:40PM-0.07m
4:38AM0.76m
5:31PM0.01m
5:22AM0.84m
6:24PM0.15m
6:09AM0.92m
7:20PM0.32m
7:06AM0.99m
8:21PM0.50m
8:22AM1.03m
9:30PM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:17
1
6
17
3
4
50
Temp °C
24
23
21
25
24
22
23
23
22
20
19
19
19
19
17
20
21
19
25
25
19
21
21
20
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
19
18
17
16
13
15
17
19
26
26
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
6
0.3
N
3
0.9
NNE
6
0.5
N
5
1.1
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
4
4
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
55
14
91
27
12
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
7
2.2
NNE
7
2.1
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
17
83
105
43
137
518
370
400
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
190
195
190
194
260
190
260
260
190
190
195
190
190
207
197
200
260
0
338
868
759
Best forecast wave conditions in Kyu Shu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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