Shichirigahama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The ocean’s just not giving us much to work with. We’re looking at a long, flat spell to start, so don’t be in a hurry to wax up. The first real chance of a wave won’t come until Monday the 8th, and even then, it’s barely a pulse.

Let’s start with the only spot that might offer a glimmer, Shichirigahama (river break). The water is sitting at 83°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus for the skin.

Alright, let’s run through it. Sunday the 6th is a total write-off. The swell is microscopic at 0.7ft from the SSE, and while the wind is offshore from the NNE, it’s a fresh 22 mph breeze. Too much wind, not enough wave. The combined energy is a measly 19 – that’s weak.

Monday the 7th is a no-go. A solid 7ft to 7ft south swell rolls in, but it’s completely ruined by a strong onshore wind. The combined energy spikes to 710 on Monday morning and 1330 in the afternoon, but it’s all messy, stormy junk. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for paddle surfing.

Tuesday the 8th is where it gets a little interesting, but don’t get your hopes up. The morning is still a mess with rain and onshore wind. The afternoon, however, gives us a little window. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, and the wind switches to a gentle offshore from the north at 9 mph. The combined energy is 237 – moderate. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. You’ll get a few small, clean lines, but it’s not going to set the world on fire.

Wednesday the 9th is poor again. Swell bumps up to 5ft to 6ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it lumpy and unappealing. The energy is moderate (470-566), but the quality is just not there.

Thursday the 10th is your best bet. The morning sees a moderate offshore breeze from the north at 16 mph and a clean, 4ft south swell. The combined energy is 188, which is modest, but the offshore wind will groom it nicely. The afternoon is even better with a gentle offshore and 3ft swell. This is the standout window. It’s not big, but it’s clean, and that’s a win in this bleak forecast.

From Friday the 11th all the way through to Sunday the 21st of September, it’s a painful, flat run. Swell heights barely break 2ft, and the combined energy is mostly in the weak double digits. The wind is often offshore, but there’s nothing for it to blow on. It’s a blank stretch that’s pretty normal for the area when the swell windows close up.

So, to sum it up: circle Thursday the 10th on your calendar. That’s your best shot. Hit the water at Shichirigahama for some clean, small waves. The rest of the period? It’s a waiting game. Stick with it, the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a quiet one.

Rusty.

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