Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got lined up for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, this is a tough stretch. The water temp here is sitting at 84°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sniff of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t arrive until Saturday the 22nd of August. Before that, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. From now until Friday the 21st, it’s flat or junk. There’s a short window on Monday afternoon, the 17th, where the wind goes glassy, but the swell is tiny and weak, not enough to get excited about.
So, the standout – and I’m using that term loosely – is Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. Nomozaki is a beach and reef setup that rarely breaks, so when it does, you pay attention. We’ll have a 7 ft swell rolling in from the SSW with a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit messy and probably too much for beginners. The wind is light and clean, blowing cross-offshore, which is a big plus. The combined energy is moderate (719), so there’s some push behind it. Just keep in mind this spot is inconsistent, and when it’s on, it can get crowded sometimes.
After that, it fades fast. Sunday the 23rd sees the swell drop and the wind turns onshore, so it’s back to poor conditions. The rest of the second week is a slow decline into tiny, weak surf with some offshore winds, but nothing with any size or power. By the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny 0.3 ft to 1.0 ft waves with no real energy.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the strong cross-offshore winds later in the week might be more interesting than the paddle surfing on offer. But for now, that Saturday morning is your best bet. Forecasts can change, but it’s looking like a lean run for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 103 | 85 | 49 | 90 | 37 | 72 | 50 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 48 | 138 | 181 | 186 | 534 | 493 | 329 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 10:26PM2.81m | 10:45AM2.66m | 10:51PM2.68m | 11:26AM2.45m | 11:15PM2.53m | 12:12PM2.22m | 11:41PM2.37m | 1:16PM2.02m | 00:13AM2.21m | 3:44PM1.94m | 1:09AM2.05m | 5:54PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM0.53m | 4:41AM0.61m | 4:51PM0.82m | 5:17AM0.68m | 5:22PM1.11m | 5:56AM0.79m | 5:54PM1.38m | 6:45AM0.93m | 6:35PM1.63m | 7:56AM1.05m | 8:17PM1.81m | 9:37AM1.06m | 10:54PM1.78m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 4 | S 8 | S 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 24 | 43 | 85 | 49 | 21 | 37 | 72 | 50 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 19 | 138 | 118 | 186 | 185 | — | 329 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 7 | — | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | — | — | SW 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 8 | 3 | 48 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 4 | — | SSW 7 | SE 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | S 10 | SE 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | — |
| kJ | 52 | 103 | 1 | — | 90 | 1 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | 181 | 1 | 534 | 493 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 404 | 187 | 187 | 0 | 187 | 187 | 214 | 214 | 380 | 964 | 187 | 380 | 214 | 0 | 187 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 196 |
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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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