Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. For the next little while at Nomozaki, there’s really only a short window where you’ll want to be in the water. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of nothing special. The water’s about 85°, just a bit warmer than normal for the season.

The best chance you’ve got is this Sunday afternoon, the 9th. Glassy conditions with about 5ft of SSW swell, period at 12 seconds. That’s groundswell, good energy, clean conditions because the wind’s from the north. The combined energy is moderate, around 655. The swell direction matches what the spot likes (south swell), so the shape should be there. This spot is a beach and reef combo, but it rarely breaks, and crowds can sometimes show up—so don’t expect a secret.

Monday morning the 10th is also glassy, still 5ft of SSW swell, 12-second period, energy still around 636. But later that day, the wind turns west and the surf gets messy.

Tuesday the 11th has a clean morning: 4ft of SSW swell, offshore NE wind, period dropping to 10 seconds. Rideable, but not as punchy.

From Wednesday the 12th all the way through to the 22nd of August, it’s a brutal dry spell. Swell is tiny, usually under 3ft, period often below 10 seconds, and most of the time there’s onshore or cross-onshore wind blowing it out. The combined energy readings are weak, sometimes as low as single digits. Kite surfers might get a look in, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a long wait.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Monday the 24th of August: about 3ft of S swell, period 11 seconds, glassy in the morning. Energy back up to 223. It’s not a standout, but if you’re patient, it’s the only other half-decent session in the whole 16-day run.

Take it from me: the 9th and 10th are your days. After that, the ocean goes quiet. This region can go blank like this—it’s not unusual.

Rusty.

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