Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.

Honestly, for the first few days, it’s a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a stormy start with onshore winds and poor surf conditions making it hard to get excited about anything. The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. We’re looking at a gap of about four days with no real recommendations, just small, wind-affected waves that aren’t worth the paddle out.

Things start to turn around on Friday, the 10th of July. The morning session will be glassy, with a pulse of very long period swell (19 seconds) from the SSW. The energy is starting to build (moderate energy at 217), but the wave height is only 2 ft, so it’s surfable but very ordinary. It’s a tease for what’s coming.

Now, the standout window is Saturday, the 11th of July. This is the one to circle. Saturday morning delivers clean, cross-offshore winds with a solid 5 ft swell from the SSW, and the period is a long 18 seconds. The energy is pumping hard (strong at 1586). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is pushing over 5 ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners. Then Saturday afternoon gets even better, going glassy with the swell bumping up to 6 ft and energy ramping up to 2032. This is the best session on offer, no question. Just remember, with that long period, the waves will have more power and better shape, especially if you can find a reef or point break that lines up with the SSW direction. The optimum direction from the south is a good match.

Sunday the 12th still has some size (6 ft on the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon), but the wind starts to get messy with cross and onshore winds, and the period drops a bit. It’s still a decent swell, but the quality drops off. The combined energy is still strong (1537 Sunday morning), but it’s just not as clean as Saturday.

After that, the swell steadily fades through the rest of the week. The water gets smaller, the periods shorten, and we’re back to poor or marginal conditions. From around the 14th onwards, it’s a long stretch of tiny, weak waves (energy dropping to two-digit figures) with glassy mornings but no real power. The 16th and 17th have some glassy moments, but with waves only 1 ft to 2 ft, it’s a flat spell. So, don’t hold your breath for the second week.

If you’re a surfer, your best bet is Saturday the 11th. Get out there early for the cleanest conditions.

Rusty.

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