
Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s period, S swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 0.6m 21s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at Nomozaki. This is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so we’re already fighting an uphill battle. The next couple of weeks are a real test of patience.
Right now, and for the first week of August, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 85°F, but that’s about the only thing going for it. Through Friday the 31st and all the way into early August, we’re looking at tiny, grovelly waves under 2ft with short, weak period. The combined energy is next to nothing (3 to 14 energy units), and the wind is all over the place – cross-shore, onshore, not doing us any favours. It’s basically a write-off for a proper surf. A few mornings on the 4th and 5th of August turn glassy, but with only 0.3ft of swell, it’s a lake, not a lineup.
The first real flicker of hope comes on Thursday, the 6th of August. We get a bit of a pulse from the SSW with a long period of 20 seconds, pushing 1ft to 2ft. The wind goes clean offshore from the NE, and the energy jumps to 136 and then 198. It’s surfable, but barely. The long period might make it a bit too straight for this beach break, though.
Then things get interesting, but only for the expert crew. Saturday the 8th of August sees a big jump in size. The swell from the SSW hits 8ft in the morning and 12ft in the afternoon, with a very strong wave energy (over 6300). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, keeping the faces clean. This is proper, big, groundswell. The period is 16 seconds, so it’s got grunt, but for a beach and reef setup, that size is strictly for experienced surfers. It’s going to be powerful and heavy. The energy stays strong into Sunday the 9th (8ft, 2866 energy) and Monday the 10th (6ft, 967 energy), all with that clean cross-off wind.
The standout window is definitely the 11th of August. Tuesday morning brings a cleaner 4ft from the SSW with a 12-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is a solid 371, and it’s the only slot in the whole forecast marked as “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your best bet. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, but the morning session looks like the pick of the entire 16 days. After that, it fades quickly back down to ankle-biters for the rest of August.
Honestly, if you’re a beginner, this whole period is a no-go. The bigger days on the 8th and 9th are for experts only. If you’re an intermediate, hold out for the morning of the 11th. For everyone else, you’re waiting for a better run. Forecasts can change, and with this spot rarely breaking, a blank run is pretty normal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NW 4 | S 7 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 19 | S 20 | SSW 20 | S 20 | S 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 30 | 135 | 198 | 182 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 9:39PM2.85m | 9:18AM2.77m | 10:04PM2.86m | 9:54AM2.74m | 10:31PM2.83m | 10:33AM2.67m | 11:00PM2.76m | 11:17AM2.56m | 11:32PM2.67m | 12:11PM2.41m | 00:10AM2.54m | 1:24PM2.26m | 00:59AM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.23m | 3:36AM0.91m | 3:44PM0.30m | 4:07AM0.84m | 4:16PM0.43m | 4:41AM0.78m | 4:49PM0.62m | 5:18AM0.75m | 5:25PM0.86m | 6:03AM0.75m | 6:09PM1.13m | 6:59AM0.77m | 7:10PM1.41m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | SW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 8 | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 4 | NW 4 | — | SW 5 | NW 4 | — | S 19 | S 20 | SSW 20 | S 20 | S 19 |
4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 29 | 30 | 135 | 198 | 182 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | SW 8 | — | SW 8 | — | S 7 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | — | NW 6 | W 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | W 8 | N 6 | — | — |
2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | W 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 2 | E 4 | ENE 4 |
— | 7 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 12 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 464 | 404 | 903 | 876 | 187 | 187 | 425 | 187 | 210 | 404 | 187 | 214 | 214 | 187 | 387 | 461 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 917 |
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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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