Shichirigahama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Shichigahama.

The next couple of weeks look pretty grim, to be honest. We've got a long stretch of tiny, weak waves coming up, and it's not until the very end of the window that we see any real life. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're staring at a flat ocean.

From Wednesday the 9th through to almost the end of the month, it's mostly junk. Wednesday morning the 9th sees a 6ft south swell, but it's getting smashed by a strong 19 mph southwest wind, creating poor surf conditions. That afternoon the wind swings cross-shore but the conditions are still marginal. The combined wave energy reading of 755 and then 1266 through Wednesday tells you it's messy and there's no shape to it.

Thursday the 10th drops off hard. We get some clean offshore winds from the NNE, but the swell is down to 3ft and 3ft with a short 8-second period. The energy reading is barely 118. The same small, clean 2ft dribble continues through Friday the 11th (48-50 energy) and into the weekend. Saturday the 12th is barely 1ft and Sunday the 13th is 1ft. The entire week from the 14th to the 21st is a write-off, with swell heights mostly between 0.7ft and 2ft and poor conditions across the board. It's a full week of nothing to get excited about.

Then, on Tuesday the 22nd of September morning, things start to flicker. A 2ft SSE swell with a 10-second period shows up with clean offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 110. It's "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions", just a 1/10. A glimmer, but nothing more.

Now, pay attention to Wednesday the 23rd of September. This is the standout. We get a solid 5ft S groundswell with a very long 17-second period, paired with clean offshore winds from the NNE. The combined energy hits 1300 – a serious jump. This is "moderate offshore and clean" conditions with "very good surf" expected. The size is pushing it for beginners, but for the rest of you, this is where it gets good. That long period means the waves will have real punch and shape, but being a river mouth and a beach break, that long period can make things a little straight. Still, it's easily the best session on offer.

It gets even better on Thursday the 24th of September. A 7ft S swell with a 17-second period, still with clean offshore wind. The energy reading is a massive 2833. This is expert territory now – over 8ft and powerful. If you've got the skills, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It's still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the charts, but the potential is there.

For the rest of the run, it fades back into tiny 1ft stuff. The whole 16-day window is a long wait for that one Wednesday and Thursday hit.

Stay patient.
- Rusty

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