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Kaifu Rivermouth surfForecast / Shikoku / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 26 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kaifu Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kaifu Rivermouth sea temperature is
21.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kaifu Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Kaifu Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kaifu Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 28th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kaifu Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | |
119 | 134 | 53 | 103 | 44 | 241 | 262 | 163 | 142 | 97 | 77 | 56 | 46 | 46 | 106 | 488 | 771 | 737 | 1354 | 1630 | 2004 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:59PM1.39m | 2:50AM1.59m | 3:57PM1.47m | 3:23AM1.62m | 4:44PM1.55m | 3:54AM1.64m | 5:25PM1.61m | 4:25AM1.66m | 6:02PM1.64m | 4:56AM1.68m | 6:39PM1.66m | 5:28AM1.69m | 7:15PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40PM0.81m | 9:32AM0.52m | 9:30PM0.86m | 10:08AM0.40m | 10:12PM0.90m | 10:41AM0.30m | 10:51PM0.92m | 11:14AM0.22m | 11:26PM0.95m | 11:48AM0.18m | 00:00AM0.97m | 12:22PM0.16m | 00:33AM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — |
 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 15 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
 kJ | 3 | 9 | 53 | 26 | 13 | 10 | 153 | 54 | 142 | 97 | 77 | 56 | 46 | 46 | 64 | 488 | 771 | 737 | 1354 | 1630 | 2004 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SW 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 14 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 18 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 106 | 113 | 51 | 19 | 36 | 44 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | S 12 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | E 11 | — | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SSW 19 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 81 | — | 20 | 45 | 280 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 119 | 134 | — | 103 | 44 | 241 | 262 | 163 | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 100 | 74 | — | 100 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 23 | 40 | 332 | 40 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 23 | 2 | 477 | 477 | 40 |
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Information about the Kaifu Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kaifu Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kaifu Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kaifu Rivermouth 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 (Kaifu Rivermouth) 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 Kaifu Rivermouth 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.
Kaifu Rivermouth is 40 km (25 miles) from Muroto. If you plan a holiday in Shikoku, look for hotels and other accommodation in Muroto. Muroto has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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