Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve had a good look at the charts for Nomozaki, and I gotta be straight with you—there’s a long, slow grind ahead before anything gets interesting. The next week and a half is mostly flat and ordinary, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
For the first week, from Monday the 31st of August right through to Friday the 11th of September, it’s a real desert. The swell barely makes it to 2ft at best, and most days it’s even smaller. The combined wave energy is pitiful, reading in the double digits most of the time—like 61 on Monday morning—so there’s hardly any push. Winds are all over the shop too; cross-onshore, cross-off, and a few offshores, but the waves are just too weak to bother with. This spot is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks as it is, and this stretch proves it. Water temp is sitting around 86°, which feels much warmer than normal for this time of year by over 4°.
Things start to change on Saturday the 12th of September. We get a proper groundswell pushing in from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy jumps into the moderate range—334 on the Saturday morning. Swell height hits a clean 3ft, and with a light offshore breeze from the ENE and clean conditions, that morning is the standout window. It’s not huge, but it’s the best on offer by a mile. Keep in mind, though, that a long-period swell like this can break a bit straight at a beach break, but with the mix of reef here, it should still offer some fun lines.
Sunday the 13th follows up with similar energy in the morning—448 combined energy—and 4ft SSW swell at 13 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off from the east, so it’s clean. That morning is another good call. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind, so hit it early.
Monday the 14th keeps the run going: 3ft to 4ft SSW swell, period around 11-12 seconds, and gentle offshore winds from the NNE keeping the surface glassy. Again, morning is the pick. The combined energy stays in the moderate range, around 274 to 390.
After that, Tuesday the 15th drops off a little to 3ft to 3ft, and while the wind stays light and clean, it’s just ordinary surf. Still, if you’re desperate, it’s a paddle.
So the real surf window is tight—Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th. Nothing before that is worth waxing up for. The crowds at Nomozaki can be around sometimes, so on those good mornings, you might see a few others in the water, but with such a long flat spell, it could be quiet.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the long-range, and I’ll catch you in the lineup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 64 | 47 | 64 | 46 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 50 | 54 | 75 | 52 | 67 | 99 | 57 | 64 | 52 | 51 | 32 | 31 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:38AM2.92m | 9:51PM2.89m | 10:17AM2.82m | 10:19PM2.80m | 11:02AM2.66m | 10:50PM2.66m | 11:56AM2.45m | 11:27PM2.49m | 1:15PM2.24m | 00:18AM2.30m | 3:31PM2.18m | 1:51AM2.14m | 5:22PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM0.53m | 4:09AM0.45m | 4:23PM0.76m | 4:46AM0.47m | 4:59PM1.03m | 5:30AM0.55m | 5:43PM1.33m | 6:28AM0.68m | 6:50PM1.61m | 7:53AM0.79m | 9:00PM1.76m | 9:41AM0.75m | 10:58PM1.64m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
61 | 64 | 47 | 64 | 46 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 50 | 54 | 75 | 52 | 67 | 99 | 26 | 64 | 52 | 51 | 32 | 31 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NNW 9 | SW 11 | S 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 5 | NW 4 | NW 8 |
— | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 57 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 5 | — | — | N 10 | — | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | ENE 3 | NE 2 | ENE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 424 | 187 | 380 | 917 | 187 | 380 | 461 | 187 | 187 | 0 | 380 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 380 | 404 | 82 | 187 | 187 | 187 |
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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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