
Surf Forecasts:
Niijima - Awaii surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,712 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Niijima - Awaii this week:
The surf forecast for Niijima - Awaii over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Niijima - Awaii in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) 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 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Niijima - Awaii over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
180 | 5 | 280 | 105 | 80 | 90 | 118 | 156 | 154 | 135 | 145 | 338 | 708 | 1306 | 1208 | 2465 | 1451 | 2493 | 2076 | 2111 | 1874 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:05AM1.33m | 7:26PM1.48m | 11:53AM1.30m | 8:02PM1.38m | 1:37PM1.34m | 9:35PM1.26m | 2:22PM1.38m | 00:33AM1.23m | 2:51PM1.43m | 2:11AM1.32m | 3:16PM1.47m | 3:14AM1.43m | 3:39PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM1.19m | 3:27AM0.40m | 3:13PM1.25m | 4:45AM0.50m | 6:37PM1.23m | 6:20AM0.55m | 8:10PM1.08m | 7:40AM0.57m | 8:48PM0.91m | 8:39AM0.57m | 9:20PM0.73m | 9:25AM0.59m | 9:51PM0.56m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
6 | 5 | 54 | 34 | 22 | 90 | 118 | 156 | 154 | 135 | 145 | 338 | 444 | 1306 | 1208 | 2465 | 1451 | 2493 | 2076 | 2111 | 1874 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 7 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 13 | S 18 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 67 | 96 | 238 | 708 | 444 | 1044 | 86 | 961 | 81 | 98 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | ENE 9 | — | E 9 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SE 7 | — | SE 8 | — | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 5 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 12 | 52 | 118 | 147 | 25 | — | 72 | — | 131 | 18 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
180 | 326 | 280 | 105 | 80 | — | — | 4 | 15 | 37 | 31 | — | 54 | 178 | 300 | 170 | 30 | 127 | 255 | 233 | 272 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 745 | 41 | 41 | 500 | 1026 | 101 | 44 | 467 | 44 | 44 | 95 | 0 | 44 | 442 | 440 | 44 | 44 | 100 | 77 | 41 | 41 |
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Information about the Niijima - Awaii Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Niijima - Awaii provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Niijima - Awaii can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Niijima - Awaii 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 (Niijima - Awaii) 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 Niijima - Awaii 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.
Niijima - Awaii is 41 km (25 miles) from Oshima. If you plan a holiday in Izu Islands, look for hotels and other accommodation in Oshima. Oshima has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










