Omaezaki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ over the next couple weeks.

We’re startin’ slow, real slow. First few days are flat and not worth paddlin’ out. The action kicks off proper on Monday the 6th of July, and from there it ramps into a solid run of groundswell. The standout window is Tuesday the 7th through Thursday the 9th of July, with the biggest, cleanest conditions for experienced surfers.

Omaezaki (Shizuoka) is the only break on the menu, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the south. Water temp is sittin’ at 74°F, which is about 3°F cooler than normal for this time of year.

The real action starts Monday mornin’ the 6th of July. A long-period SE groundswell rolls in at 2ft (16 seconds period) with moderate wave energy (243). Wind is offshore from the NE at 15 mi/h, keepin’ things clean. It’s small but promisin’.

Tuesday the 7th of July is where it gets good. Mornin’ sees the swell bump to 3ft from the SSE, period 16 seconds, and energy rampin’ up to moderate (593). Offshore NE wind at 12 mi/h makes for clean, lined-up sets. But the afternoon – that’s the first standout. Swell jumps to 5ft SSE with a very long 17-second period, and wave energy is strong (1404). Wind goes light easterly cross-off, so it’s clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Wednesday the 8th of July is the pick of the week for experts. Mornin’ session delivers 8ft SSE groundswell, still a long 16-second period, with strong wave energy (3210) and light offshore NE wind. This is clean, powerful, and very good for those who know what they’re doin’. Afternoon the swell hits 8ft, but the wind swings light cross-shore, so it’s less ideal.

Thursday the 9th of July keeps the quality high. Mornin’ offers 8ft SSE swell, 15-second period, strong energy (3589), and gentle offshore NE wind. Clean and powerful. Afternoon the wind turns cross-on, so the mornin’ is the go.

Friday the 10th of July sees the swell peak at 12ft from the S, period 17 seconds, with very strong wave energy (6669 to 7842). But at this size, Omaezaki is too big for most. This is expert-only territory, and the break looks overwhelmed. This run of oversized swell continues through the weekend and into Monday the 13th of July, where it drops back to 5ft SW with a glassy mornin’ – that could be a nice, more manageable session for experienced surfers if you can dodge the onshore wind that comes in later.

From Tuesday the 14th of July onward, the swell fades and the wind turns onshore or messy, with poor conditions lastin’ through to the end of the forecast window. There’s a slight uptick on Saturday the 18th of July with 5ft ESE swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s ordinary compared to what came before.

So, bottom line: aim for Tuesday the 7th of July afternoon through Thursday the 9th of July mornin’ for the best mix of size, quality, and clean wind. Monday the 13th of July mornin’ is a wildcard if you want smaller, glassy waves after the big stuff passes.

Rusty.

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