Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Omaezaki.

We’re starting off slow, with a few days of small, weak swell and messy wind. The water is about 82°F – pretty much normal for this time of year.

The first real chance to get wet comes Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. Omaezaki will see a 4ft SSW swell, period around 10 seconds, with a light east wind that’s cross-offshore. The combined energy is moderate (412), and it’s clean. That’s a fun, small morning session. The afternoon holds a similar 4ft, but the wind picks up, making it less appealing.

Wednesday the 2nd brings a bit more size: 5ft SSW swell, 11-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind in the morning. The energy jumps to 714 (moderate to strong). This is a good step up, but it’s getting into the territory where it might be a bit much for beginners.

Thursday the 3rd is a washout – onshore wind and risk of thunderstorms.

Now, the standout. Friday morning, the 4th of September, is the one to circle. A 5ft S swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is solid (501 – moderate). This is a morning where you’ll be gliding into clean, lined-up waves. This is the best on offer in the first week.

The following Saturday morning, the 5th, also looks good: 4ft SSW swell, offshore ENE wind at 15 km/h (9 mph), clean waves. Another solid session.

Then we hit a long stretch of poor conditions from the 6th through to the 10th of September. Onshore wind dominates. There are a few days with cross-offshore wind, but the swell is tiny and weak. It’s a dry spell for about a week.

But the second week has a big, wild card. On Friday the 11th of September, a very long-period SE groundswell arrives, 16 seconds, with a 6ft swell. The energy is massive (2188), and the wind is clean cross-offshore. However, that long period means it’s better for the point and reef setups. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft, with a 19-second period, and the energy is huge (5558). The problem is, the guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. Only for experts. The same goes for Saturday the 12th – 16ft and 18ft, with periods of 17 and 16 seconds and insane energy. That’s huge and dangerous. And it’s a week and a half away, so don’t get too attached to the idea.

So, the best bet is Friday morning the 4th of September. That’s your clean, fun session. The Saturday the 5th is also good. The big stuff on the 11th and 12th is a long-shot, expert-only possibility.

Stay stoked, everyone.

Rusty

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