Shichirigahama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Shichirigahama has in store for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, but there’s a proper window if you can wait it out.

The beginning is a total bust. From Tuesday the 15th right through to Friday the 18th, the swell is tiny and weak – the energy is barely a blip (41). Winds are all over the place, and the waves are just not there. Don’t even think about paddling out.

Things get interesting on Saturday the 19th. The swell builds to 6ft from the SSE, but the morning is messy with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is pumping up (1170), but it’s not clean yet.

Now, for the good stuff. From Sunday the 20th afternoon through to Tuesday the 22nd, we’ve got a solid 5ft to 6ft S/SSW groundswell with a nice long 12 to 14-second period. The combined energy is in the 900 to 1300 range – that’s proper moderate-to-strong power. The wind is offshore from the N/NE, so the waves will be clean and well-shaped. Sunday afternoon, all day Monday the 21st, and Tuesday morning the 22nd are your prime windows. The SSW swell direction is ideal for this river break. Water temp is about average, so no shocks. Just be aware, this spot can get busy.

Monday the 21st is the real standout. You’re looking at 5ft to 6ft S swell with a 13-second period, light offshore breezes, and combined energy of 1074. It’ll be clean, punchy, and have great shape. It’s a fun size for intermediates, but that long period means the sets will have some weight.

Wednesday the 23rd is a different animal. A huge 12ft SSW swell hits in the morning, but the wind is onshore from the S and the period drops to 11 seconds. The energy is massive (4822), but the quality will be poor. That’s for experts only, and it’s going to be a heavy, messy beast. The afternoon gets even worse with a strong SSW storm wind.

From Thursday the 24th to Sunday the 27th, the swell drops right off to small, weak 2ft waves (energy down to 73-282). The wind is mostly offshore, but there’s just not enough swell to make it worthwhile.

We get a small pulse on Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th. A 4ft to 4ft S/SSW swell with a very long 14-second period arrives. Energy is moderate (550-700). Winds are fresh offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that long period can make a river break a bit straight. Worth a look for the keen ones.

Wednesday the 30th shows a promising bump: a 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period. That’s very long period groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 1685. The wind is a strong offshore, which will make it clean but tough to paddle into. This one is promising, but it’s a way off, so keep an eye on it.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off, then we get a solid 3-day run from Sunday the 20th afternoon to Tuesday the 22nd. That’s your best chance. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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