
Surf Forecasts:
Sakawa River surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, ESE swell with 2,998 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE swell.
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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sakawa River over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at the Sakawa River.
Well, to be straight with you, it’s a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty flat, with only a tiny bit of ankle-slapping energy around. We’ve got a real quiet spell from now through to the end of July and into the first day of August. The swell is tiny, under 1.6 ft, and the energy is weak (under 102). It’s not worth paddling out for.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | SE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | 49 | 49 | 35 | 24 | 34 | 40 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 98 | 314 | 352 | 693 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.37m | 5:29PM1.36m | 3:40AM1.42m | 5:51PM1.39m | 4:21AM1.46m | 6:13PM1.42m | 5:00AM1.48m | 6:35PM1.44m | 5:38AM1.47m | 6:56PM1.46m | 6:18AM1.43m | 7:18PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM1.04m | 10:16AM0.18m | 10:26PM0.97m | 10:50AM0.14m | 10:59PM0.90m | 11:21AM0.13m | 11:31PM0.83m | 11:50AM0.15m | 00:04AM0.75m | 12:19PM0.20m | 00:38AM0.68m | 12:47PM0.29m | 1:15AM0.61m | ||||||
— | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
6:51 | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 14 | SE 15 |
36 | 49 | 49 | 35 | 20 | 23 | 40 | 18 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 21 | 98 | 314 | 352 | 693 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 14 | SE 8 | E 15 |
23 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 14 | E 3 | SE 12 | SE 4 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | S 9 |
3 | 28 | 27 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | S 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | SSE 9 | — |
— | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 17 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 0 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 53 | 66 | 50 | 114 | 114 | 90 | 90 | 108 | 110 | 114 | 0 | 27 | 114 | 67 |
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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.










