Hanamizu River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.

First up, it’s a tough start. From now right through most of July, the waves are pretty much nonexistent for a decent paddle. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. There’s a real gap of about 10 days where you’d be better off doing something else.

Things finally start to show a pulse of life around Monday morning, July 27th. The swell at Hanamizu River (beach/sandbar) bumps up to 4ft from the SSE, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy hits 560 – that’s moderate power, but it’s still a bit raw with cross-shore winds. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the first real sign things are waking up.

The standout window looks to be Tuesday morning, July 28th. The swell holds at 4ft from the S, period 12 seconds, and here’s the kicker – the wind goes glassy. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is a solid 607 (moderate), and the water is sitting around 77°, which is about average for this time of year. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets in this run. The swell direction is from the S, which is a bit off the optimum SE, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and fun. Crowds are possible here at times, so get in early.

Wednesday morning, July 29th, is the other real standout. Swell is 5ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell, bringing proper shape and energy. The combined energy is 974, strong and powerful. It’s glassy again in the morning. For a beach/sandbar setup, that long period can make it break a little straight, but with the clean wind, it’ll still offer some memorable waves. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast, but heads up – 5ft is getting a bit much for absolute beginners.

After that, the swell drops back and the wind turns onshore again, spoiling the party through the end of July and into August 1st. The last few days show some lingering energy but the wind is just too strong and cross-onshore, making it a write-off for paddle surfing.

So, bottom line: hang tight through the dry spell. The best bets are the glassy mornings on July 28th and 29th. The 29th has the most power, but the 28th will be the most user-friendly. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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