Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead for Omaezaki. This spot on the Pacific coast is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the open ocean. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first good surf kicks off Sunday morning, and the pattern is a slow build with a few standout windows.

The opening session on Sunday 9 August morning is a beauty. We’re looking at 5ft of swell from the ESE, with a 13-second period—that’s proper groundswell, long and powerful. The wind is glassy, which is about as good as it gets for clean conditions. The combined energy is strong at 1528, so there’s plenty of push. This is only for experienced surfers, though—that size and energy will be too much for beginners. Omaezaki’s exposed beach and reef setup will handle this long-period swell well, but keep an eye on the tide.

Monday 10 August morning is another standout. Still 5ft, but the swell direction swings to the SSW, and the period drops a touch to 11 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore from the ESE, and it’s clean. The energy is moderate at 1239. This is a solid, fun wave for those who know what they’re doing.

The rest of the first week gets messy. Afternoons on Sunday and Monday are cross-on and choppy, and Tuesday and Wednesday are hit by storms and onshore winds, making the surf poor. The waves drop to 4ft, energy falls under 1000, and it’s not worth paddling out.

Thursday 13 August morning sees a drop in size to 3ft, but the wind turns offshore from the ENE, and it’s clean. The period is 10 seconds, energy is weak at 208, but it’s a glassy little session for a longboard or a funboard. Friday 14 August is similar, with 3ft and offshore winds, but the energy is still low.

Now, the real highlight comes on Saturday 15 August. Both morning and afternoon deliver 6ft of swell from the east, with a 10-second period. The wind is offshore in the morning and cross-offshore in the afternoon, and it’s clean. The combined energy jumps to 682 and 718—moderate but solid. This is the best wave of the first week, and it’s not too big for a confident intermediate. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The second week kicks off with a few decent days. Sunday 16 August morning has 4ft and offshore winds, but the afternoon turns onshore and messy. Monday 17 August is a write-off with cross winds and rain. Tuesday 18 August is a good call: 5ft from the east, 10-second period, clean cross-offshore winds, and energy around 527. This is a solid, consistent day.

Wednesday 19 August morning is a dud—1ft and barely any energy at 34. But the afternoon brings a sudden jump to 7ft from the east, with a short 8-second period. This is only for experts—it’s big and choppy, with energy at 709. Thursday 20 August is a cracker: glassy morning with 6ft, and the afternoon cleans up with 6ft and cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate at 445 and 584, and the period is short, so it’ll be a bit fat and lumpy, but still fun for the experienced crew.

Friday 21 August morning has 5ft, offshore winds, and clean conditions. The period is short at 8 seconds, but energy is 565. The weekend fades. Saturday 22 August morning is glassy with 3ft, but the afternoon turns onshore. Sunday 23 August is poor with onshore winds all day. The final window on Monday 24 August morning is a glassy 4ft from the SW, with a 9-second period and energy at 338. It’s a clean, easy finish to the run.

Overall, the best on offer is Saturday 15 August for the combo of solid size, clean winds, and moderate energy. The next standout is Sunday 9 August morning for the long-period groundswell and glassy conditions. After that, Thursday 20 August is a worthy mention for the size and early glass. The second week has some promising days, but nothing that screams epic—just solid, surfable waves.

Rusty out.

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