Shichirigahama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Shichigahama is serving up for the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, the next week or so is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of weak, short-period swell and messy conditions, so don’t expect much action. The real interest lies way out at the end of the forecast period, with a long-period groundswell that could bring some clean, lined-up waves, but you’ll have to be patient.

We kick off on Monday the 7th with a bit of energy but it’s messy. A 7ft south swell is on the cards in the morning, but the wind is cross-on and it’s raining, so it’s pretty ugly. Wave energy is moderate (739). The water is sitting at 83°F, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re in a wetsuit-free mind. The afternoon gets bigger with 10ft south swell and heavy combined energy (2076) but it’s a complete write-off with strong cross-onshore wind and a high chance of thunderstorms.

Tuesday the 8th morning is the only real highlight in the first week. The swell drops to 5ft from the south, but the wind swings offshore from the NNE at just 3 mph. That’s glassy, clean surf. The 9-second period gives it some shape, and the energy is moderate (527). It’s small, but the conditions will make it surfable and fun for a mellow session. This is your best bet for the first week. However, this spot can be inconsistent, so don’t expect a perfect setup every day.

After that, it’s a long drought. From Tuesday afternoon all the way through to the end of the third week of September, the swell drops to under 3ft, often with poor wind or onshore conditions. Lots of clean offshore wind from the 10th to the 18th, but the swell is tiny—1ft to 2ft—and the period is short. The combined energy drops to double digits and low triple digits, so it’s dead. This break stays pretty flat, so it’s a bit of a blank run for the area.

Now, here’s the interesting part. Around the 21st and 22nd of September, things finally wake up. We’ve got a long-period groundswell rolling in from the SE, with periods hitting 18 to 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The swell height is still modest, around 3ft to 4ft, but the wave energy jumps up to solid moderate levels (340-764). The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, and conditions look clean. This is a point-break style setup, and that long-period swell will wrap in nicely at Shichigahama. It’s a standout just for the quality of the waves and the clean conditions. The waves will have good shape and energy between sets, making the paddle out easier. Keep in mind, it’s over a week away, so the details are a bit less certain, but it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

So, if you’re keen, get out Tuesday morning the 8th for a small, clean session. For the bigger, better waves, wait for the 21st and 22nd of September. Everything else in between is a write-off.

Rusty.

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