Surf Forecasts:
Nomozaki surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 19s period, S swell with 7 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nomozaki this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nomozaki in the next 16 days are 0.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nomozaki over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next couple weeks.
To be honest, it’s a tough stretch for waves around here. We’ve got a long dry spell right out of the gate. From now through the end of September, there’s just nothin’ worth paddling out for. Day after day of tiny windswell or flat calm – it’s a real bummer. That’s a solid 12 or 13 days of hardly a ripple.
Now, if you’re patient, things might finally start to whisper towards the very end of the window. The only spot we’re even looking at is Nomozaki. It’s a beach and reef set-up that rarely breaks, so we’re already fighting an uphill battle. Water temp is sittin’ around 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real hint of life shows up on Monday the 28th of September. Early morning we might see a tiny 0.3ft groundswell sneaking in from the south, with a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is weak, at just 11, but the wind is light offshore from the NNE, which would make for a glassy surface. It’s still tiny though.
That little pulse builds through to Wednesday the 30th of September. On Wednesday morning we’re lookin’ at a 2ft swell from the south, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is climbing to a moderate 127. By the afternoon, it’s up to 2ft from the south with 16-second periods and energy of 177. The wind stays cross-offshore from the north, keeping things clean.
Look, the best bet in this whole gloomy outlook is the afternoon of Wednesday, September 30th at Nomozaki. A 2ft south groundswell with that long 16-second period will at least have some shape, and the clean cross-off wind is a major positive. The swell direction lines up with the spot’s preferred south swell. But don’t get carried away – this is a rare-breaking spot that’s inconsistent, and 2ft is still small, even if it’s the best we’ve got. For a beginner, it’s fine, but there’s no power here for anyone with experience.
Beyond that, the window closes. It’s been a lean run, and for this area, that’s not totally unusual. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | W 5 | W 6 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NW 4 | — | NNW 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:17AM2.71m | 10:00PM2.67m | 10:53AM2.51m | 10:22PM2.52m | 11:33AM2.28m | 10:46PM2.36m | 12:29PM2.07m | 11:15PM2.18m | 2:42PM1.95m | 00:04AM2.00m | 5:20PM2.08m | 2:55AM1.90m | 5:56PM2.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.99m | 4:33AM0.52m | 4:42PM1.23m | 5:07AM0.68m | 5:10PM1.46m | 5:49AM0.88m | 5:46PM1.67m | 6:54AM1.06m | 7:35PM1.84m | 8:49AM1.13m | 10:40PM1.76m | 10:27AM1.03m | 11:36PM1.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | NNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — | NNW 5 | NW 5 | S 8 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | W 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | W 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | — | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | S 9 | N 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 16 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 3 | NNE 2 | NNW 7 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 16 | 29 | 39 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 199 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 187 | 210 | 187 | 82 | 380 | 187 | 187 | 214 | 187 | 214 | 214 | 305 | 305 | 305 | 582 |
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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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