Nomozaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at Nomozaki. This is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so we’re already fighting an uphill battle. The next couple of weeks are a real test of patience.

Right now, and for the first week of August, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 85°F, but that’s about the only thing going for it. Through Friday the 31st and all the way into early August, we’re looking at tiny, grovelly waves under 2ft with short, weak period. The combined energy is next to nothing (3 to 14 energy units), and the wind is all over the place – cross-shore, onshore, not doing us any favours. It’s basically a write-off for a proper surf. A few mornings on the 4th and 5th of August turn glassy, but with only 0.3ft of swell, it’s a lake, not a lineup.

The first real flicker of hope comes on Thursday, the 6th of August. We get a bit of a pulse from the SSW with a long period of 20 seconds, pushing 1ft to 2ft. The wind goes clean offshore from the NE, and the energy jumps to 136 and then 198. It’s surfable, but barely. The long period might make it a bit too straight for this beach break, though.

Then things get interesting, but only for the expert crew. Saturday the 8th of August sees a big jump in size. The swell from the SSW hits 8ft in the morning and 12ft in the afternoon, with a very strong wave energy (over 6300). The wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze, keeping the faces clean. This is proper, big, groundswell. The period is 16 seconds, so it’s got grunt, but for a beach and reef setup, that size is strictly for experienced surfers. It’s going to be powerful and heavy. The energy stays strong into Sunday the 9th (8ft, 2866 energy) and Monday the 10th (6ft, 967 energy), all with that clean cross-off wind.

The standout window is definitely the 11th of August. Tuesday morning brings a cleaner 4ft from the SSW with a 12-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. The energy is a solid 371, and it’s the only slot in the whole forecast marked as “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your best bet. The afternoon turns a bit cross-shore, but the morning session looks like the pick of the entire 16 days. After that, it fades quickly back down to ankle-biters for the rest of August.

Honestly, if you’re a beginner, this whole period is a no-go. The bigger days on the 8th and 9th are for experts only. If you’re an intermediate, hold out for the morning of the 11th. For everyone else, you’re waiting for a better run. Forecasts can change, and with this spot rarely breaking, a blank run is pretty normal.

Rusty.

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