Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into the local surf outlook for Omaezaki. It's a slow start, but there's a big pulse building that's got my attention.

First, the next few days are pretty quiet. The water temp is sitting around 82°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you're leaving the rubber at home. The swell is small and mixed up, and the wind is just never working for us. You might find a few knee-high sliders on Tuesday morning (28th July) with a light offshore breeze, but it's not worth the drive. The combined energy is a weak 138 (moderate wave energy).

From there, we hit a real flat spell. Wednesday through to Saturday morning (29th July to 2nd August) is a total blowout. The wind is onshore, cross-onshore, or just messy, and the swell is tiny or too weak. The energy readings drop to as low as 30 (weak wave energy). It's a write-off.

Then, on Sunday morning, 2nd August, things start to stir. We get a glassy morning with a 2ft swell from the southeast, but the period is a very long 16 seconds. That's a groundswell, and at Omaezaki's beach and reef setup, a long period like that can make the waves break a bit too straight and fat. The energy is picking up though, hitting 187 (moderate wave energy). It's still just "surfable," not a standout.

Now, Monday morning, 3rd August. This is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the east-southeast, with a 15-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The energy is a massive 1080 (strong wave energy). The waves will be clean and powerful. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but that 5ft+ range means beginners might find it a bit much. The swell direction is a bit east of the optimum south swell for this spot, but with that size and clean wind, it's going to be the best we've had in a while.

The real standout, though, is Tuesday morning, 4th August. We're looking at 8ft of swell from the southeast, with a very long 17-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the east, and the energy is a staggering 3058 (very strong wave energy). This is legit. The wind and tide are favorable, and the waves will be pumping. But, this is an expert-only proposition. Over 8ft, it's too big for anyone but the pros. The long period will make it even more powerful and the sets will be big and clean. This is the one to circle on the calendar if you've got the skills.

After that, the swell just keeps building. Wednesday (5th August) through to Saturday (8th August) sees massive, dangerous surf. The swell heights hit 10ft, 15ft, even 20ft, with near gale-force offshore winds. The energy readings are astronomical (6085 up to 27752). These conditions are too big for the break, and the wind, while offshore, is so strong it's nearly impossible to paddle into. It's a spectacle, not a surf session.

The following week, from Sunday (9th August) through to Tuesday (11th August), the swell drops back down but the wind shifts onshore, blowing everything out. The combined energy is still high (6889, 5315), but it's a messy, choppy mess. On Tuesday morning (11th), the swell drops to 5ft from the east, but the wind is still cross-onshore, making it only marginal.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off until Monday the 3rd. The absolute best on offer is Tuesday morning, 4th August, for experienced surfers only. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind holds. Keep your eyes on that one.

Rusty.

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