Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with 359 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards. Nomozaki is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s worth paying attention. Over the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag. We’ve got a proper dry spell to start with; the first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until Thursday the 3rd of September, so that’s a few days of flat or poor conditions to sit through.
From Thursday morning the 3rd, things start to flicker. The swell is small, around 2ft from the SSW, but the combined energy is a moderate 146 and the morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon goes glassy, which is a huge bonus, and the swell bumps up a touch to 3ft from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds. It’s surfable, but still very ordinary.
Friday the 4th of September morning looks like the first proper standout. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, with a solid 12-second period and combined energy hitting 361. It’s clean with a light cross-offshore wind, and the forecast says to expect good surf. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon gets messy with a southerly wind and risk of thunderstorms, so make the most of the morning.
The weekend drifts back into mediocrity. Saturday the 5th has a clean morning with 4ft SSW and offshore winds, but the energy is lower at 202 and the period drops to a short 8 seconds. The afternoon is choppy. Sunday is tiny.
Then we hit a long, flat, and poor stretch right through to the middle of the second week. Nothing doing from the 6th through to the 11th of September. The combined energy sinks to single digits at times, with only ankle-biters on offer.
Things start to look interesting again on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning turns glassy with 3ft SSW swell and a very long 13-second period, and energy climbs back to 201. It's surfable but ordinary. The afternoon has a bigger 3ft swell with a very long 16-second period and energy of 344, though the wind goes cross-shore and it's described as marginal.
The true standout for the second week, though, is Monday the 14th of September. The morning brings 3ft SSW swell with an ultra-long 15-second period and a combined energy of 420. It’s clean, with near-calm winds. The forecast says expect good surf. This is a real promise, but being a long way out, it’s one to keep an eye on.
Then Tuesday the 15th of September morning gets interesting. Swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 1043. That’s strong energy. The wind is light and cross-offshore, and the forecast says expect very good surf. At that size, it’s getting towards expert territory, and with that period, it could be a bit straight for a beach break, but a reef setup like Nomozaki should handle it well.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 |
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64 | 61 | 64 | 47 | 62 | 45 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 45 | 72 | 186 | 250 | 359 | 288 | 284 | 202 | 157 | 124 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:25PM2.94m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM0.49m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
6:49 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 10 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 5 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 |
64 | 61 | 64 | 47 | 62 | 45 | 30 | 4 | 25 | 45 | 72 | 186 | 250 | 359 | 288 | 284 | 202 | 157 | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 10 | S 8 | S 5 | SW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | — | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 |
4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 39 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | NE 2 | ENE 3 | E 3 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 187 | 425 | 187 | 305 | 917 | 380 | 380 | 461 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 690 | 187 | 0 | 210 | 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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