Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, SW swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nomozaki this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the region.
Look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. The next week and a half is a real struggle. We've got a long, dry spell on our hands. From now through to the morning of the 28th of July, it's basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the energy is weak. We're talking about waves that are barely a ripple, with combined energies in the single digits and low teens – that's a flat ocean, plain and simple. There's nothing to get excited about. You'd be better off picking up a new hobby for the next 8 days.
The first real glimmer of hope finally shows up on the morning of Tuesday, July 28th at Nomozaki. It's a beach and reef setup, and it's a rare-breaking spot, so you have to be in the right place at the right time. The morning session sees a tiny 2 ft SSW swell with a 10-second period, but the kicker is the glassy conditions. The water is warm, about 82°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is still weak, only 75, so it's more about getting a spring suit on than getting a decent wave. The afternoon builds a bit, hitting 3 ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, pushing the energy to 153, but the wind goes cross-on, killing the quality.
The best chance of the whole run looks like it's shaping up for Thursday, July 30th. The morning at Nomozaki is where it's at. The swell is 5 ft from the South, with a 10-second period, and the wind is forecast to be glassy. That's a rare combination for this fickle spot, and it should produce some clean, fun waves. The combined energy hits 698, which is a solid moderate push of power. This is the standout. The water’s warm, the wind is off, and for a spot that rarely breaks, this could be a real treat. Just be aware that the afternoon is marginal, with onshore winds.
The following week sees a drop-off in quality. Swell sizes remain around 3 ft to 4 ft into the first of August, but the wind is all over the shop. By the 5th of August, we get a bigger swell push of 6 ft from the SSW, but it's accompanied by a strong, choppy cross-onshore wind, making it a messy, blown-out affair. That's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
So, to wrap it up: the wait is long, but the morning of Thursday, July 30th at Nomozaki is your one true target. Set your alarm.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 42 | 24 | 44 | 42 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:02PM2.18m | 00:53AM2.36m | 2:21PM2.04m | 1:36AM2.24m | 4:16PM2.02m | 2:39AM2.14m | 5:51PM2.14m | 4:03AM2.12m | 6:44PM2.29m | 5:18AM2.18m | 7:21PM2.44m | 6:13AM2.31m | 7:52PM2.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:54PM1.29m | 7:52AM0.98m | 7:51PM1.53m | 9:02AM0.99m | 9:18PM1.68m | 10:17AM0.94m | 10:57PM1.70m | 11:22AM0.82m | 00:07AM1.61m | 12:15PM0.67m | 00:54AM1.49m | 12:58PM0.51m | 1:31AM1.36m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | S 9 |
| kJ | 44 | 42 | 24 | 44 | 42 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 7 | — | S 7 | — | S 7 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 763 | 187 | 212 | 690 | 187 | 187 | 690 | 188 | 187 | 210 | 187 | 187 | 210 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 210 | 187 |
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