
Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nomozaki this week:
The surf forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's cut to the chase: the next couple of weeks here at Nomozaki are looking bleak. We've got a long stretch of nothing on the horizon, so save your energy. Looking at the full 16-day window, there's only a small chance of a wave, and it's going to be a tricky one.
The first several days are a total dead loss. We're talking about tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Don't even bother waxing up. This quiet spell hangs around for days on end. It's one of those stretches where the forecast is just a flat line, and nothing on the charts is going to change that.
The only sign of life shows up on Sunday the 9th, a week from this coming Sunday. The swell is forecast to jump to 10 feet from the SSW with a 16-second period. That's a big, powerful groundswell with some serious energy behind it. But the forecast is only calling it marginal, which is a red flag. The wind will be a fresh cross-offshore breeze, which will help keep it clean, but this is a heap of water for a break that rarely works. This size is way over the 8-foot mark, so it's strictly for the most experienced surfers. Also, a long-period swell like this can become a closeout mess at a mix of beach and reef, making it a washing machine. With that much water moving, it might honestly look better for the kite surfers than for us.
That pulse carries into Monday the 10th. We're still looking at a solid 11-12 feet of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is still very strong. But again, the forecast is marginal, and the wind remains a fresh cross-offshore breeze. It’s a similar story to Sunday: powerful but potentially unruly. There might be some heavy ones on the reef, but it’s not a friendly forecast for most.
After that, the swell backs off pretty quick. By Tuesday the 11th, it's down to around 7-8 feet, and the energy drops to a moderate level. The period is down to 12 seconds, and it's still only rated as marginal. The morning looks like the better bet, but even then, you're making do with a lesser version of a decent swell.
Looking into the second week, there’s nothing to get excited about. The swell fades into small, weak conditions. The 12th might see a small, clean 5 feet of SSW swell in the morning with light winds, but the quality is questionable, and it deteriorates quickly. After that, it's a long, slow fade into flatness. There are a few mornings with clean, glassy conditions on tiny waves, like the 15th and 16th, but we're talking about ankle-biters at best.
So here’s the deal: The only real window, if you can call it that, is the weekend of the 9th and 10th. That's where all the size and energy are, but it's for experts only and the quality is a gamble. For the average surfer, there is nothing on offer in this entire forecast period. It's one of those stretches where you just have to wait it out. This spot is inconsistent as it is, so a run like this isn't that unusual. Things can change, but right now, I wouldn't be holding my breath.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | 27 | 27 | 49 | 45 | 40 | 107 | 246 | 620 | 1993 | 3895 | 5433 | 6191 | 4904 | 4775 | 2737 | 1562 | 1194 | 739 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:10AM2.54m | 1:24PM2.26m | 00:59AM2.40m | 3:12PM2.20m | 2:12AM2.28m | 5:09PM2.33m | 3:50AM2.26m | 6:23PM2.56m | 5:18AM2.40m | 7:13PM2.77m | 6:23AM2.60m | 7:53PM2.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:59AM0.77m | 7:10PM1.41m | 8:14AM0.78m | 8:48PM1.62m | 9:44AM0.69m | 10:42PM1.64m | 11:07AM0.50m | 00:01AM1.50m | 12:11PM0.27m | 00:55AM1.31m | 1:04PM0.07m | 1:39AM1.11m | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
7:16 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
2 | 27 | 27 | 49 | 45 | 40 | 107 | 246 | 620 | 1993 | 3895 | 5433 | 6191 | 4904 | 4775 | 2737 | 1562 | 1194 | 739 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | NW 4 | — | NW 7 | — | S 20 | S 9 | S 9 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 8 | 6 | 13 | — | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 3 | E 4 | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 464 | 899 | 305 | 899 | 899 | 899 | 917 | 899 | 387 | 899 | 899 | 380 | 811 | 949 | 380 | 380 | 82 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nomozaki provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nomozaki can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nomozaki 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 (Nomozaki) 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 Nomozaki 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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