Nagata surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 18 Mar 2026 JST
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Nagata surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nagata sea temperature is
19.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nagata this week:

The surf forecast for Nagata over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nagata in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 22nd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 25th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
S
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.8
E
0.4
ENE
0.7
SE
0.9
SE
1
SSE
0.6
S
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)134667662013131261355667777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)01393171166700051027406529168178136277
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
20
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
5
N
10
SSE
15
NE
15
NE
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
15
SE
5
SE
10
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossglasscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
1.87
6:44AM
1.84
6:59PM
1.90
7:08AM
1.86
7:35PM
1.88
7:33AM
1.86
8:12PM
1.81
7:59AM
1.83
8:50PM
1.70
8:25AM
1.78
9:33PM
1.56
8:53AM
1.69
10:26PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:19PM
0.30
12:36AM
0.15
12:49PM
0.17
1:06AM
0.21
1:20PM
0.08
1:35AM
0.31
1:52PM
0.04
2:03AM
0.44
2:26PM
0.05
2:32AM
0.58
3:03PM
0.11
3:01AM
0.74
3:46PM
0.21
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:15--
Sunset-6:23--6:24--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-14-------------615334
Temp. °C181819171913151614151613171716171715161616
Feels °C (?)161516131510131311111211141415151513131414
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Information about the Nagata Surf forecast

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

Nagata is 6 km (4 miles) from Kushima. If you plan a holiday in Kyu Shu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kushima. Kushima has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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