Nomozaki surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 18 May 2026 JST
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Nomozaki surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nomozaki sea temperature is
20.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
5
0.4
S
3
0.5
S
4
1.5
SW
6
1.1
WSW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.1
S
8
0.5
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
3
1
2
2
3
9
143
118
99
82
31
14
10
6
1
26
50
44
55
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
NNE
5
ESE
15
NW
5
E
10
SE
20
SSW
20
S
30
SW
25
W
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
10
NE
10
SSE
20
S
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNW
5
NE
0
E
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
9:44PM3.04m
9:01AM2.78m
10:36PM2.90m
9:46AM2.67m
11:32PM2.73m
10:37AM2.51m
00:32AM2.57m
11:39AM2.33m
1:38AM2.45m
1:00PM2.18m
2:44AM2.40m
2:39PM2.12m
3:42AM2.39m
Low Tide
3:34AM1.17m
3:47PM-0.06m
4:24AM1.30m
4:38PM0.12m
5:18AM1.40m
5:34PM0.36m
6:23AM1.45m
6:37PM0.61m
7:38AM1.43m
7:47PM0.84m
8:56AM1.31m
9:00PM1.01m
10:02AM1.13m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
light rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:20
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:16
5:16
5:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:17
7:17
7:19
1
20
15
1
5
52
Temp °C
24
21
24
24
23
25
24
22
22
21
20
22
23
18
22
22
19
23
24
19
22
22
22
23
23
23
26
25
23
21
19
21
19
21
17
21
21
19
22
22
18
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
7
0.5
S
4
1
SSW
6
1.1
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.5
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
7
0.7
SW
8
Energy kJ
3
1
2
2
1
9
73
99
82
31
14
10
6
1
26
50
44
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
7
0.7
WSW
6
0.6
W
6
0.1
N
9
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
NW
4
0.2
S
3
0.1
NW
4
0.4
SW
8
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
43
28
2
7
2
1
1
1
16
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
N
7
0.3
NW
6
0.2
W
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
6
0.1
S
8
0.1
SW
9
Energy kJ
1
1
1
6
4
1
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
3
0.4
S
3
1.5
SW
6
1.1
WSW
7
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
N
3
0.3
NW
4
Energy kJ
1
3
143
118
12
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
437
187
187
425
187
187
380
82
213
264
0
187
187
82
82
568
187
187
214
187
187
Best forecast wave conditions in Kyu Shu
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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.

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