Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the scoop on what’s cooking for Omaezaki over the next couple of weeks. Let’s break it down.

The water temp is 81°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary. We’ve got a slow start, but once the swell fires up, it’s gonna be a ripper of a run, especially for the crew who know what they’re doing.

The first few days are a waste. Saturday afternoon (1st August) is a dud with a weak 4ft SW windswell and a 30 km/h SW breeze making a mess of things. The combined energy is only 162 – that’s weak, and the surf is poor. Save your energy.

Sunday morning (2nd August) offers a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, calm, and the swell direction swings to the SE with a 4ft wave. But the period is 16 seconds – that’s proper long-period groundswell, which means long waits between sets. The combined energy is 629 (moderate), so it’s not nothing, but it’s a bit inconsistent for a beach and reef setup. Still, it’s clean.

Monday 3rd August is where things get interesting. Morning sees 6ft SE swell with a 16-second period and a gentle offshore ENE breeze at 15 km/h. The combined energy jumps to 1492 – that’s strong. The surf is excellent for experienced surfers. By the afternoon, it’s 7ft, same direction, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze at 20 km/h. Clean, lined-up waves. This is a standout.

Tuesday 4th August morning is the peak of the first pulse. Swell hits 8ft from the SE, 17-second period, and a consistent offshore NE breeze at 25 km/h. The combined energy is 3788 – very strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s getting big. The afternoon sees 10ft, which is too big for this break – the wind and tide are fine, but the swell is oversized for Omaezaki.

From Wednesday 5th through to Sunday 9th August, the swell stays well over 8ft, peaking at 15ft, with 16-second periods and strong cross-offshore winds. The combined energy hits five digits – over 10,000 – which is very strong. But the wave comment says it’s too big for this break. Experienced chargers might still have a crack, but this is more for the big-wave crew. For paddle surfing, it’s a pass.

After that, Monday 10th August morning sees the swell drop back to 7ft from the SSW with a 13-second period. The wind is glassy, calm, and the combined energy is 2381 (strong). The surf is excellent for experienced surfers. This is another standout – clean and solid.

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th August are marginal. The swell drops to 6ft and then 4ft, with onshore or cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday 13th August has some 4ft to 5ft E swell with fresh cross-offshore winds, but the combined energy is weak to moderate (668-822) and the surf is marginal. Not a highlight.

Friday 14th August morning is a bit better: 4ft E swell, 11-second period, and a moderate offshore ENE breeze at 25 km/h. The combined energy is 589 (moderate), and the surf is very good. Clean, but small.

The final few days, from Saturday 15th to Sunday 16th August, are small and inconsistent. Saturday morning has 3ft E swell with a light cross-offshore, but the energy is only 329 – weak. Sunday morning brings 5ft ESE swell with a 9-second period and glassy conditions (light rain, calm wind), but the combined energy is 447 (weak). It’s rideable but nothing special.

Best on offer: Monday 3rd August (morning and afternoon) and Tuesday 4th August morning are the true standouts – clean, strong swell, and offshore winds. For the second week, Monday 10th August morning is the pick, with glassy conditions and solid 7ft SSW swell. Both are for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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