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Sakawa River surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sakawa River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sakawa River sea temperature is
19.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sakawa River this week:
The surf forecast for Sakawa River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sakawa River in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 1st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sakawa River over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | S 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | |
66 | 46 | 18 | 25 | 124 | 22 | 22 | 36 | 38 | 47 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 59 | 79 | 40 | 26 | 7 | 13 | 173 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:12AM1.23m | 9:41AM1.15m | 1:50AM1.27m | 12:28PM1.12m | 2:16AM1.31m | 2:01PM1.19m | 2:39AM1.35m | 3:02PM1.28m | 3:01AM1.40m | 3:49PM1.35m | 3:22AM1.43m | 4:30PM1.40m | 3:43AM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.40m | 6:16AM1.11m | 6:02PM0.48m | 7:43AM0.94m | 7:17PM0.53m | 8:24AM0.76m | 8:11PM0.57m | 8:57AM0.58m | 8:54PM0.62m | 9:28AM0.42m | 9:30PM0.67m | 9:57AM0.29m | 10:02PM0.73m | 10:26AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | 6:28 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 22 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 |
15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 |
 kJ | 66 | 46 | 18 | 9 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 36 | 38 | 47 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 6 | 13 | 38 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 9 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 8 | SE 11 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 13 | — | — | S 16 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | S 5 | S 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | ENE 3 | E 4 | ESE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 4 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 124 | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | — | — | 11 | 59 | 79 | 40 | — | 16 | 6 | 173 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 66 | 433 | 433 | 58 | 73 | 58 | 58 | 110 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 485 | 9 | 0 | 114 | 82 | 111 | 58 | 0 | 73 |
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Information about the Sakawa River Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sakawa River provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sakawa River can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sakawa River surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Sakawa River) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Sakawa River may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Sakawa River is 2 km (1 miles) from Odawara. If you plan a holiday in Kanagawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Odawara. Odawara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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