
Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
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G’day, it’s Rusty.
Alright, I’ve gone over the whole picture at Nomozaki for the next couple of weeks, and I’ll level with you – it’s a tough watch. There’s a big flat spell right off the bat, then one brief burst of something serious, and then it’s back to nothing. The water temp is sitting right around normal for the year, close to 77°, so at least it’s comfortable when you’re sitting out there.
We start with zero worth getting wet for from Sunday the 5th all the way through to Thursday morning the 9th. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, with onshore winds and stormy skies – nothing but poor conditions. Thursday morning the 9th the wind goes glassy, but the swell drops to just 2ft, so it’s a flat, clean pond.
Friday the 10th things start to change. Friday morning brings a clean, cross-off breeze and a long-period groundswell from the south – 2ft at 19 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (195), but it’s just too small to get stoked about. Friday afternoon stays ordinary, that south swell bumps to 2ft, energy jumps to strong (407), but a cross wind chops it up.
Now, Saturday the 11th is the real standout. Saturday morning the wind goes offshore from the northeast at only 6 mph, swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is very high (1327). This is proper groundswell – pulling in from deep water and ready to line up. Saturday afternoon is even better: 6ft, same long-period SSW swell, and glassy conditions with a light southerly breeze. The energy hits 1970 – that’s strong. For experienced surfers, this is the call. Sunday morning the 12th is still excellent: 6ft, again from the SSW, 15-second period, glassy cross-off winds, and very high energy (1337). Just know – that long period and the beach-and-reef setup can make it break a bit straight on the sandbanks, so hunt for the reefs or any point. Crowds are possible here, and it rarely breaks, so when this happens, expect some company.
After that pulse, it fades fast. Sunday afternoon the 12th gets messy with a cross-on wind, dropping to 5ft, energy backing off (942). Monday morning the 13th gives a last clean chance at 4ft, glassy, but it’s already on the wane. From Tuesday the 14th to the end of the forecast, it’s mostly under 3ft, weak energy (under 200), and with onshore or cross-onshore winds – not worth it. A few glassy mornings pop up, but with barely any swell, you’re just floating.
If you can, aim for Saturday the 11th and Sunday morning the 12th. That’s the one true window. After that, it’s a long dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | S 17 | SSW 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 99 | 164 | 179 | 94 | 75 | 96 | 65 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 24 | 22 | 73 | 190 | 348 | 404 | 1175 | 1855 | 2564 | 1337 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:44PM2.65m | 11:38AM2.40m | 00:21AM2.60m | 12:36PM2.30m | 1:04AM2.53m | 1:51PM2.24m | 1:56AM2.45m | 3:23PM2.25m | 2:59AM2.40m | 4:58PM2.39m | 4:09AM2.41m | 6:14PM2.59m | 5:18AM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.61m | 5:57AM1.07m | 5:58PM0.79m | 6:46AM1.01m | 6:48PM1.00m | 7:45AM0.94m | 7:52PM1.22m | 8:53AM0.82m | 9:13PM1.39m | 10:04AM0.65m | 10:41PM1.46m | 11:13AM0.43m | 11:56PM1.43m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | |
7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | 7:30 | |
mm | 7 | 16 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
— | 99 | — | 179 | 94 | 75 | 96 | 65 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 24 | 19 | 11 | 190 | 348 | 404 | 1175 | 1855 | 2564 | 1337 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 5 | S 4 | SSW 19 | WSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 73 | 4 | 4 | 371 | 152 | 115 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | — | S 4 | SSW 24 | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 22 | — | 1 | 55 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
99 | — | 164 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 212 | 188 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 214 | 214 | 187 | 461 | 187 | 387 | 461 | 0 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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.











