Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. The surf picture for the next 16 days is a bit of a slow burn, so don't get too excited just yet. There's a real gap at the start with nothing worth paddling out for, but things start to build towards the end of the first week and into the second.
The first real sniff of something decent comes on the morning of the 23rd. Nomozaki finally wakes up with a clean 4ft glassy bump from the SSW. The swell energy is moderate (217), and the water is 85°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It's not world-class, but it's a surfable wave after a quiet spell.
The standout window, no question, is the 27th. Thursday morning sees a solid 6ft SSW swell, with a moderate 11-second period, pushing strong energy (643). The wind is offshore from the NE, and it's clean. By Thursday afternoon, it gets even better. The same 6ft swell is still pumping, the energy jumps to 698, and the offshore wind holds. The conditions are looking very good. This is the pick of the bunch, but keep in mind Nomozaki is a break that rarely breaks, so this is a rare little window of quality. It's going to be for the more experienced surfers as that swell is over 5ft.
The 29th also offers a good run. Saturday morning has a 5ft SSW swell with a nice 12-second period, strong energy (575), and a light offshore breeze. Saturday afternoon goes glassy, with the same size swell, making it another clean option. From the 30th onwards, the swell drops back down, and the energy fades, taking us into a quiet end to the period.
So, keep your eyes on Thursday the 27th and Saturday the 29th. The rest is a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 77 | 68 | 144 | 221 | 308 | 192 | 229 | 168 | 84 | 53 | 53 | 46 | 73 | 390 | 882 | 1132 | 1176 | 770 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09AM2.05m | 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 | |||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 59 | 77 | 68 | 144 | 221 | 308 | 192 | 229 | 168 | 84 | 53 | 29 | 21 | 73 | 390 | 882 | 1132 | 1176 | 770 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 9 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 24 | — | 28 | — | — | — | 8 | 26 | 25 | 53 | 46 | 16 | 14 | — | 127 | 102 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 20 | 12 | — | 247 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 214 | 187 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 | 310 | 305 | 678 | 437 | 404 | 404 | 380 | 82 |
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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).
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