Kugenuma Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.47° E

Kugenuma Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kugenuma Rivermouth sea temperature is
26.0°C
0.2° 

Kugenuma Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kugenuma Rivermouth surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kugenuma Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Kugenuma Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kugenuma Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 21st Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
E
8
0.5
SE
14
1.6
SE
16
1.7
SE
14
1.9
SE
13
1.9
SE
12
2
SSE
12
2.4
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
11
0.7
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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7
7
3
6
97
1164
1147
1249
1137
1197
1915
329
104
41
17
15
13
5
8
11
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
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NE
30
NNE
35
N
35
NNE
35
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35
N
30
N
30
N
45
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25
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15
S
10
NE
15
NNE
10
E
15
NNE
15
NE
5
E
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:20PM1.53m
9:56AM1.15m
7:47PM1.45m
8:14PM1.35m
4:05PM1.31m
9:47PM1.23m
3:49PM1.37m
1:05AM1.21m
3:58PM1.41m
2:32AM1.30m
4:11PM1.43m
Low Tide
1:04PM0.96m
2:44AM0.40m
1:07PM1.07m
4:02AM0.48m
6:00AM0.52m
8:47PM1.23m
7:36AM0.48m
9:09PM1.09m
8:38AM0.44m
9:33PM0.96m
9:22AM0.42m
9:55PM0.82m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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25
27
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Information about the Kugenuma Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kugenuma Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kugenuma Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kugenuma 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 (Kugenuma 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 Kugenuma 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.

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