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Matsube Bay surfForecast / Chiba / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Matsube Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Matsube Bay sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matsube Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Matsube Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matsube Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matsube Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | |
56 | 63 | 77 | 88 | 158 | 107 | 151 | 280 | 913 | 270 | 129 | 124 | 113 | 101 | 79 | 256 | 188 | 117 | 211 | 227 | 497 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:14PM1.17m | 5:56AM1.34m | 9:14PM1.13m | 6:29AM1.27m | 10:31PM1.13m | 7:11AM1.18m | 11:42PM1.16m | 8:34AM1.08m | 00:28AM1.21m | 10:58AM1.02m | 1:02AM1.26m | 12:50PM1.07m | 1:31AM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:55PM0.22m | 00:28AM0.99m | 1:37PM0.29m | 1:08AM1.02m | 2:26PM0.37m | 2:23AM1.05m | 3:26PM0.44m | 4:49AM1.02m | 4:37PM0.50m | 6:34AM0.90m | 5:49PM0.55m | 7:25AM0.74m | 6:53PM0.59m | ||||||||
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 | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
14 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 56 | 56 | 77 | 72 | 158 | 107 | 151 | 135 | 110 | 270 | 129 | 124 | 113 | 101 | 54 | 256 | 188 | 117 | 211 | 227 | 497 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SW 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | SE 10 | NNE 4 | S 4 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 13 | NE 11 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 56 | 88 | 86 | 90 | — | 5 | 5 | 82 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 79 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 62 | 71 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | SW 7 | N 6 | — | SE 11 | — | — | S 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 27 | 1 | — | 20 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 8 | N 3 | SW 7 | SSE 4 | E 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 52 | 63 | — | 1 | — | — | 62 | 280 | 913 | 7 | 126 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 46 | — | — | 39 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 127 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 86 | 291 | 291 | 549 | 79 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 51 | 15 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Matsube Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matsube Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matsube Bay 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 (Matsube Bay) 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 Matsube Bay 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.
Matsube Bay is 2 km (1 miles) from Katsuura. If you plan a holiday in Chiba, look for hotels and other accommodation in Katsuura. Katsuura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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