Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Nomozaki region over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real recommendation doesn’t kick in until Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. Before that, we’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing worthwhile.

So, let’s get into it. The standout window is actually the first morning. On Sunday the 23rd, we’ve got clean 4 ft swell coming from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds. The wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm, and the water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (359). For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a proper little session. The swell direction is a good match for what this break likes.

Through the rest of Sunday and into Monday, the quality drops off as the wind shifts. The waves stay around the 3 ft to 4 ft mark, but the wind turns cross-shore and conditions get a bit ordinary.

Tuesday the 25th sees the swell dropping to 2 ft, and while the morning is glassy again, the energy is getting weak (124). The following days are very average, with small surf and tricky winds.

Now, here’s the real gem in the long-range. Keep an eye on Friday the 28th of August. The morning is showing 4 ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 12 seconds, and it’s glassy with a slight air. The combined energy jumps right up to a strong 517. This is the best-looking swell of the whole period. Saturday the 29th morning looks very similar, with 4 ft and 467 energy, also glassy. It’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in, but if it comes together, those will be the best waves on offer.

After that weekend, the swell backs right off. From the 31st of August onwards, we’re looking at a long dry spell. The waves drop below 3 ft, and by the 1st of September, we’re down to knee-high dribble with very little energy. The wind goes offshore from the NE for a few days, but with only 0.7 ft to 1 ft of swell, there’s nothing to ride.

There is a spike of 6 ft from the west on Saturday the 5th of September, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is howling at 25 mph from the north. That’s a messy, blown-out setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddling. After that, it’s flat.

So, to sum it up: the first Sunday morning (23rd August) and the Friday/Saturday mornings (28th-29th August) are your best bets. The rest of the outlook is a long, flat run. That’s not unusual for this area when the swell windows don’t align.

Rusty.

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