
Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days look pretty quiet for Nomozaki. It’s a classic case of “if you’ve got to have a paddle, you can, but don’t expect much.” There’s a gap of surfable potential right at the start, but it’s not quality stuff.
The first real chance is Sunday the 12th. We’ve got a solid bump of swell pushing in at 7 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s carrying a lot of energy (2002). The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty standard for this time of year. The trouble is the wind. It’s a cross-shore breeze from the SE at 12 mph, and it’s putting a chop on the face. The morning session is marginal, and the afternoon gets worse with a cross-on wind. This spot is a beach-and-reef setup that rarely breaks, so for it to have size but be messy is a real shame.
Monday the 13th drops off a bit. Swell backs down to 6 ft from the SSW, period shortens to 11 seconds, and the energy drops to 681. Wind is still cross-on from the SSE at 9 mph, so it’s choppy and ordinary. Not worth getting wet for.
From Tuesday the 14th right through to the end of the month, it’s a wipeout. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves. Swell heights hover around 1 ft to 4 ft, with periods mostly under 10 seconds, and the combined energy readings are all under 220 – that’s weak. The wind is a mixed bag, but the wave quality is just poor. There’s a brief moment on Friday the 17th morning and again on Wednesday the 22nd morning where the wind drops to glassy, but with only 2 ft to 3 ft of weak swell, it’s barely surfable. It’s just ordinary.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best bet, if you’re desperate, is still Sunday morning the 12th. The 7 ft SSW swell has some grunt, and the long period means it could shape up better on the reef sections if the tide plays nice. But the cross-chop will be a battle. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a frustrating setup. If you’re into kitesurfing, the cross-offshore winds later in the period might offer something, but for a paddle, it’s a tough call.
Keep an eye on the end of the month – the 22nd and 23rd have glassy mornings again, but the swell is still too small to get excited about. Forecasts can change, but for now, this is a real quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2002 | 1587 | 1301 | 681 | 476 | 286 | 190 | 135 | 102 | 148 | 156 | 138 | 111 | 161 | 75 | 48 | 28 | 46 | 45 | 27 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:13PM2.79m | 6:20AM2.61m | 8:04PM2.94m | 7:15AM2.74m | 8:49PM3.02m | 8:06AM2.85m | 9:30PM3.03m | 8:54AM2.89m | 10:08PM2.98m | 9:41AM2.85m | 10:43PM2.89m | 10:27AM2.74m | 11:17PM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM0.20m | 00:57AM1.34m | 1:09PM0.00m | 1:49AM1.24m | 2:00PM-0.12m | 2:35AM1.13m | 2:47PM-0.15m | 3:18AM1.03m | 3:31PM-0.07m | 3:59AM0.95m | 4:13PM0.12m | 4:41AM0.90m | 4:53PM0.38m | ||||||||
5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 |
2002 | 1587 | 1301 | 681 | 476 | 286 | 190 | 135 | 102 | 42 | 156 | 138 | 111 | 161 | 75 | 48 | 28 | 46 | 45 | 27 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 9 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 43 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 148 | — | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 425 | 187 | 187 | 202 | 187 | 187 | 212 | 187 | 187 | 188 | 188 | 187 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 187 | 380 | 404 | 214 |
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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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