Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming in for Nomozaki. It’s a beach and reef set-up that’s rarely breaking, so when it does, you’ve gotta be ready.

Right now, we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing, honestly. The first week of August is a write-off. From the 2nd through the 5th, we’ve got tiny, unrideable dribble – 0.3ft to 0.7ft – with a mix of cross and glassy conditions, but the swell just isn’t there. The wave energy is almost nothing (combined energy of all swells directed here is just 5 to 30). There’s a little light offshore wind on the 3rd morning, but with 0.3ft, you’re better off staying home.

Thursday the 6th sees a flicker of hope. The swell jumps to 1ft from the south, with a very long 19-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s tiny. The morning’s offshore wind (16 mph from the NE) is clean, and the combined energy climbs to 117 (moderate energy). It’s surfable, but only just. Still, a clean, offshore morning with a touch of long-period energy – that’s your best bet for the whole first week. The water temp is about average for this time of year; nothing unusual.

Friday the 7th is a no-go – the wind is up (19–22 mph cross-off), and the 1ft–2ft swell is just getting chopped.

Now, the real talk starts on Saturday the 8th. The swell builds to 5ft–6ft from the SSW, period sticking at 16 seconds. The combined energy leaps to 1001–1648 (strong wave energy). The catch? Wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off from the east, and the conditions are called “marginal.” Still, for a rare-breaking spot, that’s a lot of water moving. It’s not clean, but there’s power.

Sunday the 9th sees the biggest swell of the run: 7ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. Combined energy is 2061 – very strong. This is expert territory, way too big for beginners. The wind is still stiff from the east, so it’s not glassy. The long period (14–16 seconds) will make the waves stand up, but at a beach and reef, it might be a bit straight and fast. It’s a big, raw ocean.

Then, Monday the 10th – this is the standout. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft–6ft from the SSW, period still a solid 13 seconds. Combined energy is 1014–1216 (strong). The wind goes light: Monday morning is a gentle 9 mph cross-off, and Monday afternoon goes glassy with a 3 mph north wind. That’s the window. Glassy, clean, long-period swell, and a solid 6ft. For a break that’s rarely breaking, this is the best on offer. The sets will be clean, the paddling out manageable with the long gaps between sets.

Tuesday the 11th is still good, with 4ft–4ft from the SSW and glassy conditions on the afternoon. Combined energy drops to 472–373 (moderate). It’s a fun, smaller option.

After that, from Wednesday the 12th onward, the swell fades. By the 14th, we’re back to 2ft–2ft, and the wind is turning cross to onshore. The 16th and 17th have a tiny bump to 2ft–3ft with offshore winds, but the energy is low (100–127). Not much to write home about.

So, bottom line: the first week is a bust. The second week has the goods, but it’s a short window. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are powerful but windy. Monday the 10th is the real gem – aim for that afternoon glass-off. Tuesday the 11th is a solid follow-up. After that, it’s back to waiting.

Rusty.

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