Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Alright, I’ve gone over the whole picture at Nomozaki for the next couple of weeks, and I’ll level with you – it’s a tough watch. There’s a big flat spell right off the bat, then one brief burst of something serious, and then it’s back to nothing. The water temp is sitting right around normal for the year, close to 77°, so at least it’s comfortable when you’re sitting out there.

We start with zero worth getting wet for from Sunday the 5th all the way through to Thursday morning the 9th. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, with onshore winds and stormy skies – nothing but poor conditions. Thursday morning the 9th the wind goes glassy, but the swell drops to just 2ft, so it’s a flat, clean pond.

Friday the 10th things start to change. Friday morning brings a clean, cross-off breeze and a long-period groundswell from the south – 2ft at 19 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (195), but it’s just too small to get stoked about. Friday afternoon stays ordinary, that south swell bumps to 2ft, energy jumps to strong (407), but a cross wind chops it up.

Now, Saturday the 11th is the real standout. Saturday morning the wind goes offshore from the northeast at only 6 mph, swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is very high (1327). This is proper groundswell – pulling in from deep water and ready to line up. Saturday afternoon is even better: 6ft, same long-period SSW swell, and glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze. The energy hits 1970 – that’s strong. For experienced surfers, this is the call. Sunday morning the 12th is still excellent: 6ft, again from the SSW, 15-second period, glassy cross-off winds, and very high energy (1337). Just know – that long period and the beach-and-reef setup can make it break a bit straight on the sandbanks, so hunt for the reefs or any point. Crowds are possible here, and it rarely breaks, so when this happens, expect some company.

After that pulse, it fades fast. Sunday afternoon the 12th gets messy with a cross-on wind, dropping to 5ft, energy backing off (942). Monday morning the 13th gives a last clean chance at 4ft, glassy, but it’s already on the wane. From Tuesday the 14th to the end of the forecast, it’s mostly under 3ft, weak energy (under 200), and with onshore or cross-onshore winds – not worth it. A few glassy mornings pop up, but with barely any swell, you’re just floating.

If you can, aim for Saturday the 11th and Sunday morning the 12th. That’s the one true window. After that, it’s a long dry spell.

Rusty.

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