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Nomozaki surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nomozaki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nomozaki sea temperature is
20.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | |
2 | 3 | 13 | 138 | 200 | 217 | 93 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 80 | 193 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:46AM2.67m | 11:32PM2.73m | 10:37AM2.51m | 00:32AM2.57m | 11:39AM2.33m | 1:38AM2.45m | 1:00PM2.18m | 2:44AM2.40m | 2:39PM2.12m | 3:42AM2.39m | 4:10PM2.18m | 4:29AM2.41m | 5:18PM2.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.12m | 5:18AM1.40m | 5:34PM0.36m | 6:23AM1.45m | 6:37PM0.61m | 7:38AM1.43m | 7:47PM0.84m | 8:56AM1.31m | 9:00PM1.01m | 10:02AM1.13m | 10:07PM1.11m | 10:54AM0.93m | 11:05PM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
— | — | 5 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 14 | 9 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
27 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 200 | 168 | 93 | 47 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 44 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | W 7 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | SW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 15 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | W 5 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SW 6 | — | WSW 7 | — | NNW 6 | — | SSE 2 | SSW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 13 | 138 | — | 217 | — | 17 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 80 | 193 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 380 | 187 | 264 | 678 | 187 | 189 | 380 | 187 | 82 | 214 | 187 | 187 | 214 | 187 | 187 | 214 | 202 | 189 | 678 | 187 |
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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.
Nomozaki is 14 km (9 miles) from Togitsu. If you plan a holiday in Kyu Shu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Togitsu. Togitsu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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