Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s heading our way for Omaezaki over the next couple of weeks.

The story starts with a solid pulse of swell but the wind is gonna be a real pain. We’ve got a decent window opening up on Tuesday the 8th of September, but it’s a mixed bag from there. The first week has some promise, especially if you pick your moments, but the second week brings a big, powerful groundswell that could be the real standout if the conditions play ball.

Tuesday the 8th of September kicks things off with a 7 ft south swell, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is dead glassy. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The energy is moderate (760). That Tuesday morning is your best bet early on: clean, glassy conditions with a decent waist-to-chest high swell. It’s a good one for beginners too, but remember, it’s a beach and reef setup, and crowds are sometimes an issue. By the afternoon, the wind swings south and goes cross-onshore at 9 mph, turning it messy.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. Strong onshore southwesterly winds up to 16 mph, swell bumps up to 8 ft but it’s all blown out. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 10th is a different story. The wind turns offshore from the east-northeast at 16 mph, and we’ve got a 6 ft south swell (8 seconds). The energy is moderate (544). It’s clean, it’s offshore, and it’s surfable. The morning is the pick. It’s a bit punchy for beginners at that size, but solid for intermediates.

Friday the 11th sees the swell drop to 3 ft – 4 ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and clean. Not a standout, but a clean, fun size for a longboard or a groveler.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th get small. Swell drops to 2 ft – 2 ft, with long periods (13-14 seconds) from the east-southeast. That’s weak energy (around 199), and the waves will be soft and fat. Not really worth a special trip.

Monday the 14th stays small, but the morning is clean with a light breeze. You might get a few ankle-biters.

Tuesday the 15th is glassy again in the morning with a 4 ft southeast swell, period 9 seconds. It’s clean, but still small. Good for a quick session if you’re desperate.

Now, hold onto your board. The second week gets interesting. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see a big jump in size, but the wind is howling offshore from the northeast at 28 mph. That’s 8 ft of east swell (8 seconds) on Sunday morning, with strong energy (1156). The waves will be clean but the wind is so strong it’s gonna be hard to paddle into anything. For the average punter, it’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

But the real prize is after that. Monday the 21st of September – that’s over a week away – we get a massive, long-period groundswell from the southeast hitting 6 ft, period 16 seconds. The energy is huge (2099). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but the power is there. This is a big, solid swell, and at a beach and reef break like Omaezaki, that long period could make it a bit wonky, but the potential is real.

Tuesday the 22nd of September is the standout. The swell is still solid at 6 ft, period 15 seconds, with that same southeast direction. The wind is cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph, and the energy is strong (1452). The conditions are clean and the surf is excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The morning is the pick. Followed by Wednesday the 23rd – glassy again, swell dropping to 4 ft from the east, period 13 seconds. Still very clean and fun.

So, overall: the first week is a tease with a few clean windows, but the big dogs are coming late in the period. Don’t get too excited about the early days, but that Tuesday the 22nd is looking like the real deal.

Rusty.

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