Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the weekend is shaping up nicely. The standout window is Sunday the 23rd—that’s the one to circle. There’s a healthy pulse of groundswell coming in, and the conditions are set to be magic.
Nomozaki is the only break on the radar. It’s a beach-and-reef setup that doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you pay attention. It’s also a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t let that fool you—when it’s good, it’s good for everyone.
Saturday morning (22nd) is a tease. The swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SSW, with a short period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak (87). On the plus side, the wind is glassy, so the water will be like a mirror, but there’s just not enough push to get excited. It’s a paddle-and-chill session.
Sunday morning (23rd) is the real deal. We’re looking at 4 ft of SSW swell with a period of 11 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The energy jumps to moderate (366). The wind is glassy from the NNW, so expect clean, peeling lines. This is the best of the entire forecast. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 85°, so you can leave the steamer at home.
Monday (24th) and Tuesday (25th) mornings are quieter but still surfable. Swell drops back to 3 ft and 2 ft, with glassy conditions. The energy is weaker (208 and 101), so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session.
We then hit a dry spell. From Wednesday the 26th through to Thursday the 3rd of September, the surf is either tiny, messy, or blown out. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but the swell is below 2 ft for most of that. There’s a few days with energy below 100, which is flat by any standard. A long, quiet period.
Then, out of nowhere, Friday morning the 4th of September throws a curveball. The swell cranks up to 7 ft from the S, but with a short, choppy period of just 7 seconds. The energy is strong (408). This is 7 ft of short-period wind swell—it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. Only for the experts. The offshore wind from the NE will keep it clean on the face, but it’s not the quality of the Sunday session.
Saturday the 5th of September is back to smaller, cleaner conditions with 4 ft from the SW.
So, to wrap it up: Sunday morning the 23rd of August is the standout. Glassy, clean, 4 ft of proper swell. The rest of the first week is small but clean. The second week is mostly a write-off until the 4th of September, which brings size but not quality.
Keep your eyes on that Sunday morning, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 68 | 144 | 366 | 320 | 196 | 208 | 168 | 108 | 75 | 55 | 47 | 119 | 53 | 184 | 184 | 270 | 633 | 655 | 623 | 435 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:54PM2.09m | 3:26AM1.98m | 6:35PM2.27m | 5:10AM2.10m | 7:02PM2.44m | 6:04AM2.29m | 7:27PM2.60m | 6:44AM2.49m | 7:50PM2.73m | 7:20AM2.67m | 8:13PM2.84m | 7:53AM2.81m | 8:36PM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:37AM1.06m | 10:54PM1.78m | 11:03AM0.94m | 00:02AM1.62m | 11:58AM0.75m | 00:39AM1.44m | 12:39PM0.56m | 1:10AM1.25m | 1:14PM0.40m | 1:38AM1.06m | 1:46PM0.29m | 2:07AM0.88m | 2:17PM0.24m | 2:35AM0.71m | |||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 19 | S 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
77 | 68 | 144 | 366 | 320 | 196 | 208 | 168 | 108 | 75 | 55 | 32 | 119 | 33 | 184 | 184 | 270 | 633 | 655 | 623 | 435 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 16 | — | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — |
10 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 30 | 25 | 55 | 47 | 8 | 53 | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | S 22 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | ESE 3 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 187 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 0 | 461 | 0 | 0 | 387 | 310 | 0 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 461 | 0 |
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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.
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