Sakawa River Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for the Sakawa River.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write this one off. The first proper chance to get wet is on Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. The Sakawa River is seeing a clean 5ft southerly swell with a decent 9-second period, and the wind is glassy. The wave energy is moderate (447), and it’s looking real good. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no shocks there. This is the pick of the first week, but be aware that crowds are possible at this spot.

That glassy morning is the highlight; the afternoon sees the wind shift cross-on and the surf quality drops right off. Wednesday the 9th is a write-off for the morning with a strong, messy 7ft swell and a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-off breeze. The swell holds at 7ft, but it’s nothing special. Thursday the 10th has small, clean 4ft surf on the morning, but it’s very ordinary.

From Friday the 11th right through to the morning of Sunday the 20th of September, you’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and mostly poor surf. There’s a few glassy moments here and there, but the swell is barely there, with energy dropping into the double digits. It’s a dry spell, plain and simple.

Now, hold onto your board, because the second week gets interesting. The real standout action kicks off on Sunday morning, the 20th of September. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the southeast, but it’s running on a very long 19-second period. The energy is moderate (275) and the wind is light and offshore. That’s a promising sign of things to come. The afternoon picks up to 4ft with the same long period and clean conditions, the energy jumping to 990. This is the start of the pulse.

Monday the 21st of September is the main event. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the southeast, a 15-second period, and clean offshore winds. The wave energy is very strong (1922). The afternoon holds the same size and quality. This is going to be excellent for experienced surfers only—that’s over 8ft, and the long period will make it powerful. For a river mouth, that long period usually means well-shaped, lined-up waves. This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 22nd of September stays large, with a 8ft SSE swell. The morning has a bit of a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is an absolute gem: glassy conditions, 8ft, and a 16-second period. The energy is massive (2759). This is another top-tier session for the experts.

Wednesday the 23rd of September morning sees a big 10ft swell, but it’s a bit cross-shore and will be a serious challenge. Only for the very experienced.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud except for that one glassy Tuesday morning. The real gold is in the second week, with Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd offering the best, cleanest, and most powerful surf of the whole forecast. The Sakawa River will be firing for those who know what they’re doing.

Rusty.

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