Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the local rundown for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. The first week is a write-off for anything decent. From Sunday the 19th through to Saturday the 26th of July, it’s a real flat spell. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves pushed around by onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for the time of year, so that’s the only thing going for us. Don’t bother paddling out.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, the 27th of July. Omaezaki (beach and reef) suddenly wakes up. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the south, with a solid 12-second period, and the wind is glassy off the east. The combined energy is moderate (498), and it’s set to deliver some proper, clean lines. This is the first session worth paddling for.

But the real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the early morning of Tuesday, the 28th of July. Tuesday morning is the pick of the entire outlook. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south, with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead calm—completely glassy. The energy is strong (1337), and the conditions are going to be superb. This is a session for experienced surfers; the point will be running. It’s going to be a bit heavy for the beginners, but for everyone else, that’s your call to arms. Get there early.

After that, the afternoons get messy with onshore SW wind, and the following days see a lot of wind and a building swell. From Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the month, the swell gets big—over 8 ft—and it’s coming from the SSW. That’s expert territory, and the winds are all over the shop. The energy is very strong (over 2,500), and while it’s not clean, the power is there. It’s more of a tow-in or kite situation for the beach breaks.

Jumping into the first week of August, we’ve got a long-range standout that’s looking promising but less certain. Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is a monster. The forecast shows a 8 ft swell from the southeast with a very long 18-second period. The energy is through the roof (3777) and the wind is clean, cross-off. That’s a massive, powerful groundswell. For a reef or point like Omaezaki, that could be incredible, but the period is so long it might be a bit too straight for the beach. It’s a spot worth keeping an eye on, but don’t bank on it just yet.

So, to cut it short: suffer through the first week, then nail Tuesday morning the 28th. That’s the one. The big stuff at the start of August is a gamble, but a good one.

Rusty.

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