Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the weekend is shaping up nicely. The standout window is Sunday the 23rd—that’s the one to circle. There’s a healthy pulse of groundswell coming in, and the conditions are set to be magic.

Nomozaki is the only break on the radar. It’s a beach-and-reef setup that doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you pay attention. It’s also a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t let that fool you—when it’s good, it’s good for everyone.

Saturday morning (22nd) is a tease. The swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SSW, with a short period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak (87). On the plus side, the wind is glassy, so the water will be like a mirror, but there’s just not enough push to get excited. It’s a paddle-and-chill session.

Sunday morning (23rd) is the real deal. We’re looking at 4 ft of SSW swell with a period of 11 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to moderate (366). The wind is glassy from the NNW, so expect clean, peeling lines. This is the best of the entire forecast. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 85°, so you can leave the steamer at home.

Monday (24th) and Tuesday (25th) mornings are quieter but still surfable. Swell drops back to 3 ft and 2 ft, with glassy conditions. The energy is weaker (208 and 101), so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session.

We then hit a dry spell. From Wednesday the 26th through to Thursday the 3rd of September, the surf is either tiny, messy, or blown out. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but the swell is below 2 ft for most of that. There’s a few days with energy below 100, which is flat by any standard. A long, quiet period.

Then, out of nowhere, Friday morning the 4th of September throws a curveball. The swell cranks up to 7 ft from the S, but with a short, choppy period of just 7 seconds. The energy is strong (408). This is 7 ft of short-period wind swell—it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. Only for the experts. The offshore wind from the NE will keep it clean on the face, but it’s not the quality of the Sunday session.

Saturday the 5th of September is back to smaller, cleaner conditions with 4 ft from the SW.

So, to wrap it up: Sunday morning the 23rd of August is the standout. Glassy, clean, 4 ft of proper swell. The rest of the first week is small but clean. The second week is mostly a write-off until the 4th of September, which brings size but not quality.

Keep your eyes on that Sunday morning, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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