Shichirigahama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, grab a coffee, let's have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. The first week or so is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Tiny, weak swells and poor conditions are the story. The good stuff doesn’t show up until we’re well into the second week.

First up, we’ve got a long, dry spell. From this Saturday through to the following Friday, it’s pretty flat. Swell heights are tiny, mostly between 0.3ft and 1ft, and even with that clean, offshore wind from the NNE, there’s simply no energy in the water. The combined wave energy is in the low teens and twenties, way too weak for a decent paddle. It’s going to be a frustrating week for anyone sitting on the sand.

Now, onto Shichirigahama, that river break, and it finally starts to look interesting around Saturday the 19th. We see a pulse of swell from the SE, pushing to 5ft by the afternoon. That’s a solid, rideable size. The wind goes light and offshore from the N, which is going to keep it glassy and clean. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate 926. The only thing is, the period is a solid 13 seconds on that afternoon session, which is a good, long groundswell. That can sometimes make a beach break a bit straight, but for a river mouth like Shichirigahama, it often lines up nicely. This Saturday afternoon is your standout session of the forecast – expect good, clean waves.

Following that, Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st hang in there with 4ft to 4ft of SSE to SSW swell. The wind stays offshore, light to gentle, so the surface will be clean. The energy drops back a bit but still sits in the moderate range (around 300-400 range). It’ll be consistent and fun, but the Saturday session has the edge for quality.

After that, it gets a bit messy again. Tuesday the 22nd brings a big lump of 10ft swell from the S, but it’s onshore wind and a short, choppy 7-second period. That’s going to be a washing machine – way too much power for a beginner, and not much fun for anyone on a normal board unless you’re an expert looking for a battle. The energy is strong (991), but the quality is poor.

The rest of the month we’re back to small, weak, and mostly unexciting surf. Some clean mornings, some cross-off winds, but the swell just isn’t there.

So to wrap it up: get your hopes up for Saturday the 19th of September. The afternoon at Shichirigahama is the clear winner. The water is sitting at a warm 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the boardies will be plenty. Be aware, the spot can get crowded sometimes.

Rusty.

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