Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf for Nomozaki – it’s been a bit flat, but there are a couple of windows to keep an eye on.

The next week or so is pretty grim. From now right through to late August, the swell is either non-existent or the conditions are junk. You’re looking at a long, quiet stretch with nothing really surfable. It’s a poor run, which is just how it goes sometimes in this region.

The first flicker of hope is on Saturday, August 29th. The morning is still flat, but by Saturday afternoon the wind turns glassy – a light easterly breeze – and a clean little swell shows up. It’s a Southerly groundswell with a very long period of 14 seconds, pushing in around 3ft. The combined energy reading is 320, which shows there’s some real push behind it. That long period will give the waves some shape, but at this beach-and-reef setup, those sets might stand up a bit quick. Great for a clean, fun session.

Then we get a bigger pulse on Sunday, August 30th morning. Swell size bumps up to 6-7ft from the SSW, but the period is short at 7 seconds – more of a windswell. The wind is light offshore from the ENE, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 627, so there’s some serious grunt. That 6-7ft is big for this spot, and with the short period, it’ll be dumping and challenging. That’s expert territory only. If you’re skilled and want some heavy waves, that Sunday morning window is your main target, but it’s a long way out so don’t get too attached.

Water temp is around 84° – about average for the season, so boardies and a rash guard will do.

After that Sunday morning, it flattens right off again heading into September. Tiny, weak leftovers.

Bottom line: you’ve got a flat spell now, then Saturday afternoon the 29th for clean, long-period waves in the 3ft range, and Sunday morning the 30th for a short but punchy 6-7ft session for the experienced crew. Then it’s back to flatness.

Stay tuned.

Rusty.

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