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Nichinan surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nichinan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nichinan sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nichinan this week:
The surf forecast for Nichinan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nichinan in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nichinan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Sat 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1888 | 1735 | 1770 | 1962 | 1783 | 1380 | 807 | 714 | 418 | 344 | 389 | 317 | 208 | 242 | 100 | 449 | 358 | 328 | 542 | 34 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:42AM 1.96 | 7:56PM 1.94 | 7:14AM 1.94 | 8:46PM 1.83 | 7:50AM 1.87 | 9:43PM 1.69 | 8:30AM 1.75 | 10:52PM 1.56 | 9:20AM 1.60 | 12:23AM 1.47 | 10:39AM 1.44 | 1:55AM 1.48 | 12:43PM 1.35 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:56AM 0.60 | 1:17PM -0.16 | 1:33AM 0.74 | 2:00PM -0.14 | 2:12AM 0.89 | 2:48PM -0.04 | 2:57AM 1.03 | 3:43PM 0.11 | 3:56AM 1.13 | 4:51PM 0.28 | 5:35AM 1.17 | 6:17PM 0.41 | 7:46AM 1.08 | |||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Sat 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 42 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 21 | 20 | |
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Information about the Nichinan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nichinan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nichinan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nichinan 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 (Nichinan) 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 Nichinan 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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