Onjuku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next stretch.

We're looking at an extended period of small, clean surf to start, but the real story is the big event that starts building in the second week. The water is sitting at a warm 82°F (Japan), which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first few days don't have much to offer. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are a write-off with tiny, weak waves and poor winds. The swell is a measly 2ft to 2ft from the East, and the energy is low (145). You're better off staying home.

Monday the 31st is still small, but the morning is a little cleaner with a light cross-off breeze. The swell is only 2ft from the East, but the period is a solid 11 seconds, meaning there's a bit of groundswell in there. The energy is just 98, so don't expect much punch.

Tuesday morning September 1st is the first real standout. We get a jump in swell to 3ft from the ESE, with a light offshore wind from the North. The combined energy hits 275 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. This is a solid intermediate option, though it's inconsistent and crowds are possible.

Wednesday morning September 2nd is another clean one. The swell is 3ft from the ESE, and the wind is glassy – absolutely perfect conditions. The energy is 220 (moderate). This is the best surf of the first week, but the swell is small enough for beginners.

The window closes again from the afternoon of the 2nd through the 4th, with onshore winds and stormy weather making a mess of things, even as the swell picks up.

The main event is Sunday September 6th. The morning session shows a 8ft swell from the ENE, with a 10-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The combined energy is a massive 1067 (strong). This is expert territory, and it's going to be a proper session for those who can handle it. The crowd situation is sometimes, so you might have a few out.

The energy continues to climb into the 7th and 8th, with Monday morning September 7th offering a 8ft swell from the East and glassy conditions. The energy is 1586 (strong). This is clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only.

The afternoon of the 8th gets messy with strong onshore winds, but the swell is huge. Wednesday September 9th sees a 12ft to 13ft swell from the South, but the files say it's too big for this break. That's a warning sign.

The 10th brings a drop back to 5ft from the South with clean conditions, a good call for the more experienced intermediate looking for a quieter day after the big stuff.

The final days of the 16th are a mixed bag of messy, onshore winds and building swell again, but nothing that looks clean or manageable.

The standout to aim for is the early morning of Sunday September 6th. The 8ft (ENE) swell with clean offshore winds will be the pick of the period. The other big, clean windows on the 7th and 9th are for the experts only.

Rusty out.

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