
Surf Forecasts:
Shichirigahama surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,842 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shichirigahama this week:
The surf forecast for Shichirigahama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shichirigahama in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shichirigahama over the next 16 days.
Hey, Rusty here with the scoop for your local stretch. Shichirigahama – that river mouth break – is a fickle one, inconsistent and draws a crowd when it works. Here's the 16‑day outlook.
Best shot is Wednesday morning, July 8th. Waves around 5 ft from the SSE, with a long 16‑second period – proper groundswell that'll wrap nicely into the river mouth. Wind is light cross‑off from the east at 6 mph, keeping things clean and glassy. Combined swell energy is moderate (1094). Water temp is 75°F, just about normal for mid‑summer. That morning is the clear standout.
Then the wind swings onshore, and the quality drops fast. From Wednesday afternoon through the whole first week, it's mostly side‑to onshore winds and poor conditions. There's a brief moment on the 15th and 16th with some small, ordinary waves, but nothing worth paddling out for. The swell fades to ankle‑biters by July 13th.
Into the second week, look for a new pulse around Wednesday, July 22nd. Offshore NE wind at 12–15 mph, clean 4–4 ft swell from the south with a 14‑second period. That afternoon and the following morning (Thursday 23rd) bring good, clean waves – small but well‑shaped. It's a promising window, though far out.
So if you want the best, be on the water Wednesday morning, July 8th. After that, patience is key – the second week offers a late chance, but no guarantees. Keep an eye on the wind forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 11 | SSE 14 |
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1094 | 1055 | 980 | 912 | 788 | 945 | 1610 | 2141 | 2455 | 2842 | 2189 | 1654 | 1169 | 674 | 336 | 213 | 125 | 70 | 65 | 42 | 465 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:11PM1.00m | 10:59PM1.35m | 3:26PM1.08m | 11:50PM1.34m | 4:34PM1.21m | 00:46AM1.35m | 5:09PM1.30m | 1:43AM1.37m | 5:36PM1.36m | 2:36AM1.41m | 5:58PM1.39m | 3:24AM1.45m | 6:17PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:12PM0.92m | 7:08AM0.45m | 5:54PM1.07m | 8:11AM0.33m | 7:54PM1.15m | 9:03AM0.22m | 9:11PM1.17m | 9:46AM0.13m | 10:00PM1.16m | 10:23AM0.07m | 10:36PM1.12m | 10:57AM0.05m | 11:07PM1.06m | ||||||||
4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 14 |
1094 | 1055 | 980 | 912 | 788 | 945 | 1610 | 2141 | 2455 | 2842 | 2189 | 1654 | 1169 | 674 | 336 | 213 | 125 | 70 | 65 | 41 | 465 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 18 | SSW 19 | ESE 8 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSW 10 |
— | 422 | 21 | 25 | 300 | 283 | 22 | — | 96 | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | 9 | 34 | 14 | 13 | 51 | 42 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 36 | 329 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 3 | S 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 12 | 11 | — | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 10 | 22 | 64 | 10 | 22 | 81 | 10 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 10 | 81 | 10 | 8 | 81 | 10 | 80 | 81 | 10 |
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Information about the Shichirigahama Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shichirigahama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Shichirigahama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shichirigahama 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 (Shichirigahama) 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 Shichirigahama 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.
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