Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 517 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Nomozaki region over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real recommendation doesn’t kick in until Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. Before that, we’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing worthwhile.
So, let’s get into it. The standout window is actually the first morning. On Sunday the 23rd, we’ve got clean 4 ft swell coming from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (359). For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a proper little session. The swell direction is a good match for what this break likes.
Through the rest of Sunday and into Monday, the quality drops off as the wind shifts. The waves stay around the 3 ft to 4 ft mark, but the wind turns cross-shore and conditions get a bit ordinary.
Tuesday the 25th sees the swell dropping to 2 ft, and while the morning is glassy again, the energy is getting weak (124). The following days are very average, with small surf and tricky winds.
Now, here’s the real gem in the long-range. Keep an eye on Friday the 28th of August. The morning is showing 4 ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 12 seconds, and it’s glassy with a slight air. The combined energy jumps right up to a strong 517. This is the best-looking swell of the whole period. Saturday the 29th morning looks very similar, with 4 ft and 467 energy, also glassy. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in, but if it comes together, those will be the best waves on offer.
After that weekend, the swell backs right off. From the 31st of August onwards, we’re looking at a long dry spell. The waves drop below 3 ft, and by the 1st of September, we’re down to knee-high dribble with very little energy. The wind goes offshore from the NE for a few days, but with only 0.7 ft to 1 ft of swell, there’s nothing to ride.
There is a spike of 6 ft from the west on Saturday the 5th of September, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is howling at 25 mph from the north. That’s a messy, blown-out setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling. After that, it’s flat.
So, to sum it up: the first Sunday morning (23rd August) and the Friday/Saturday mornings (28th-29th August) are your best bets. The rest of the outlook is a long, flat run. That’s not unusual for this area when the swell windows don’t align.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 17 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
359 | 327 | 256 | 225 | 188 | 118 | 98 | 71 | 28 | 97 | 96 | 146 | 123 | 117 | 311 | 517 | 419 | 341 | 461 | 366 | 340 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:35PM2.27m | 5:10AM2.10m | 7:02PM2.44m | 6:04AM2.29m | 7:27PM2.60m | 6:44AM2.49m | 7:50PM2.73m | 7:20AM2.67m | 8:13PM2.84m | 7:53AM2.81m | 8:36PM2.91m | 8:27AM2.91m | 9:00PM2.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.94m | 00:02AM1.62m | 11:58AM0.75m | 00:39AM1.44m | 12:39PM0.56m | 1:10AM1.25m | 1:14PM0.40m | 1:38AM1.06m | 1:46PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.88m | 2:17PM0.24m | 2:35AM0.71m | 2:47PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 17 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
359 | 327 | 256 | 225 | 188 | 118 | 98 | 71 | 28 | 97 | 96 | 146 | 123 | 117 | 311 | 517 | 419 | 341 | 461 | 366 | 340 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 9 | 6 | 22 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 7 | — | S 21 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 27 | 1 | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 214 | 187 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 0 | 310 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 187 | 0 | 214 | 0 |
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Information about the Nomozaki Surf forecast
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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