Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
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 next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for our stretch of coast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly any decent surf on the cards. For the first eleven days, from Thursday the 13th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it's basically a write-off. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0ft to 3ft, with short, weak periods and messy winds. The combined energy is weak, sitting mostly below 100, which tells you there’s just no push in the water. It’s a frustrating stretch of flat, choppy, or straight-up poor conditions.
There is a glimmer, but it’s a long way off. The first real chance of anything rideable swings around on Monday the 24th of August. Nomozaki might finally wake up with a small 2ft swell from the SSW, but the real story is the wind. We’ve got a light offshore breeze from the NE early in the morning, which will keep the surface clean. The period stretches to 10 seconds, so there’s a little more shape to it, but it’s still only a small wave. The combined energy is just 67, so it’s weak. For a beginner-friendly break that rarely breaks, this is about as good as it’s going to get in this window. The water temp is a warm 84°F and about average for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. The wind picks up strong from the 25th onwards, blowing 18 to 25 mph from the east, which will clean the surface but makes the tiny 1ft swell almost impossible to ride. We’ve got near gale-force winds by the 27th, and the seas will be a total mess. Honestly, if you’re looking for a paddle, this stretch is a dud. The setup might be more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers.
So, one slim window on Monday the 24th at Nomozaki, and that’s your lot. It’s a waiting game from here.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | S 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 53 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 62 | 82 | 51 | 61 | 97 | 71 | 103 | 103 | 39 | 65 | 52 | 31 | 20 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 9:02PM3.03m | 8:45AM2.99m | 9:32PM3.00m | 9:26AM2.96m | 10:00PM2.92m | 10:06AM2.84m | 10:26PM2.81m | 10:45AM2.66m | 10:51PM2.68m | 11:26AM2.45m | 11:15PM2.53m | 12:12PM2.22m | 11:41PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM-0.04m | 2:55AM0.76m | 3:10PM0.07m | 3:31AM0.65m | 3:46PM0.27m | 4:06AM0.60m | 4:20PM0.53m | 4:41AM0.61m | 4:51PM0.82m | 5:17AM0.68m | 5:22PM1.11m | 5:56AM0.79m | 5:54PM1.38m | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | S 5 |
| kJ | 83 | 53 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 11 | 82 | 51 | 61 | 97 | 29 | 103 | 28 | 28 | 65 | 52 | 31 | 20 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 4 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 4 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SW 8 | — | S 8 | SW 9 | S 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 16 | — | 1 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | S 8 | WSW 7 | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | 71 | 44 | 103 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 305 | 82 | 82 | 305 | 187 | 187 | 461 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 196 | 568 | 187 | 187 | 748 | 187 | 380 | 709 | 187 |
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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).
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