Nagata surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 02 May 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
21.8° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nagata in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
1.7
S
6
1.4
S
7
1
W
8
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
39
56
52
190
206
124
54
51
80
80
85
105
94
105
203
222
213
134
242
505
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
W
25
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
0
NNE
10
E
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
E
10
SSE
5
W
5
WNW
15
SSW
5
NE
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:59PM1.89m
6:24AM1.92m
7:37PM1.86m
6:53AM1.91m
8:17PM1.80m
7:24AM1.87m
9:00PM1.71m
7:58AM1.79m
9:49PM1.62m
8:36AM1.68m
10:47PM1.54m
9:25AM1.55m
11:59PM1.49m
Low Tide
12:27PM-0.01m
00:40AM0.66m
1:01PM-0.05m
1:13AM0.74m
1:37PM-0.04m
1:46AM0.83m
2:14PM0.02m
2:22AM0.92m
2:55PM0.13m
3:04AM1.01m
3:42PM0.27m
4:01AM1.08m
4:40PM0.42m
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
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6:53
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:58
6:58
2
15
1
2
Temp °C
22
21
17
23
22
19
20
20
15
19
19
17
17
19
17
22
22
19
23
23
20
20
19
16
20
21
19
15
13
11
17
17
15
15
18
16
22
21
20
23
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
1.4
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
12
Energy kJ
38
39
56
52
48
206
44
54
51
80
80
85
105
94
44
203
222
213
134
242
505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
E
9
0.3
W
6
0.1
W
5
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
S
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
10
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
SE
12
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
4
6
6
1
51
54
20
5
3
2
1
1
17
105
4
31
72
38
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
S
5
0.1
E
12
0.4
SW
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
S
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
8
1
3
15
23
3
2
1
2
1
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.8
SSW
4
1.7
S
6
0.9
WSW
8
1
W
8
0.7
WNW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.4
SW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.8
NE
4
Energy kJ
1
2
22
190
109
124
14
2
2
1
6
20
2
1
2
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
33
330
14
330
460
14
44
87
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
354
12
12
354
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kyu Shu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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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