Kodogawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The outlook for Kodogawa is a real mixed bag over the next 16 days, and it’s one of those stretches where you’ve gotta be patient and pick your moments. The swell is mostly small and inconsistent, with a brief window of cleaner, more energetic waves early on.

The standout of the whole period is hands down Monday morning, July 13th. We’ve got some solid SSE groundswell rolling in at 4ft with a nice long 11-second period, pushing a decent amount of energy (438). The wind is glassy from the south at just 3 mph, so it’s going to be clean and lined up. This is your best bet for a proper surf. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. Just keep in mind that Kodogawa is a beach/sandbar setup that’s inconsistent and can get crowded often, so be prepared to share the peaks.

After that, Tuesday morning, July 14th, is still worth a look. It’s smaller, dropping to 3ft from the south, but it’s glassy calm with zero wind. The energy is moderate (154). It’s a low-key session for a longboard or a fun board, but don’t expect anything firing.

From Wednesday, July 15th, right through to the end of the first week, the surf really drops off. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with weak energy (down to 41-70). The wind is light, but the swell just isn’t there. It’s a solid gap of poor conditions.

There’s a little spike around Saturday morning, July 18th, with a 4ft ESE swell and a 12-second period, pushing moderate energy (432). But the wind is cross-shore, making it messier, and the score is marginal. It’s a maybe, but not a standout.

The second week is a waiting game. From July 20th into the 23rd, there are a few mornings with glassy conditions and 3ft to 5ft ESE swell, but the energy is only moderate and the consistency is poor. The mornings are the only chance, and the afternoons get blown out. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

After July 24th, it goes flat again. The swell drops below 2ft, energy is weak, and the wind is often cross or onshore. The last few days of the month are a write-off.

So, to sum it up: Monday morning, July 13th is the clear winner. Glassy, decent chest-high swell, and a bit of push. Tuesday morning, July 14th is your backup. Everything else is for the die-hards or the kite crew, because honestly, with the wind and small swell, it’s looking more interesting for kiting than paddle surfing.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty

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