Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SW swell with 94 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SW 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 (Jul 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this straight: the next 16 days are a write-off for surf at Nomozaki. I’ve looked at the whole run, and there’s nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is never on our side for long enough to make it worthwhile.
The 17th of July kicks off with a weak 3 ft SW swell at 7 seconds, but it’s blown out by a SW onshore wind. That’s a no-go. The energy is barely there (100). The combined energy drops into double digits for most of the period, often below 100, which is weak. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
From the 18th to the 20th, we’re looking at 3 ft SW swell, still short period, and the wind is cross-onshore or onshore. It’s choppy and messy. The 21st of July has a glassy morning, but the swell is down to 2 ft – you’d be floating. The 22nd and 23rd are even smaller, 1 ft, and glassy in the mornings, but there’s no push.
The rest of the run into August is more of the same. Swell sits at 1 ft to 2 ft, period is 6 seconds, and the wind is either light cross or cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell is too weak to ride. The combined energy rarely gets above 30.
Nomozaki is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks anyway, so this kind of blank run is more normal for the area. It’s not a surprise. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest mornings are on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 30th of July, but you’ll be waiting for a wave that never really comes. For kitesurfing, the wind is too light.
Honestly, put the board away and check back in a few days. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s flat.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 91 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 84 | 79 | 90 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 54 | 33 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:41AM2.85m | 10:43PM2.89m | 10:27AM2.74m | 11:17PM2.77m | 11:14AM2.57m | 11:48PM2.64m | 12:03PM2.37m | 00:20AM2.50m | 1:02PM2.18m | 00:53AM2.36m | 2:21PM2.04m | 1:36AM2.24m | 4:16PM2.02m | 2:39AM2.14m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.12m | 4:41AM0.90m | 4:53PM0.38m | 5:23AM0.88m | 5:32PM0.68m | 6:07AM0.90m | 6:11PM1.00m | 6:56AM0.93m | 6:54PM1.29m | 7:52AM0.98m | 7:51PM1.53m | 9:02AM0.99m | 9:18PM1.68m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
| kJ | 91 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 84 | 79 | 90 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 54 | 33 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | S 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 188 | 188 | 220 | 188 | 196 | 681 | 187 | 188 | 425 | 187 | 187 | 213 | 187 | 212 | 210 | 187 | 187 | 425 | 187 | 187 | 425 |
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