Suruga Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the shores of Suruga Bay. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead, with the first week and a half looking pretty flat and messy, but there’s a real window of opportunity late in the run that’s got my attention. The water’s sitting at a warm 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so no dramas there.

The early days, from Thursday the 27th of August through to the first week of September, are a real struggle. We’ve got small, weak swells, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, making for choppy, unappealing conditions. The best of a bad lot is Friday the 28th morning, with a 2ft S’ly swell, 9-second period, and light offshore wind from the WNW, givin’ us a clean peak. But the energy is only 141 (weak), so it’s a real micro-session, and just for the early birds. After that, we’re looking at a gap of nearly a week of poor conditions, with tiny swells, onshore winds, and occasional rain, until the real action starts.

Then, on Friday the 4th of September morning, things finally fire up. We’ve got a solid 7ft S’ly swell rolling in with an 11-second period, and the combined energy hits 1203 (strong). The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, keepin’ those waves clean and lined up. This is the standout window for experienced surfers, as the size is a bit too much for beginners. The swell is comin’ from the S, which is a good direction for exposure here, so expect some punchy, well-shaped sets. Keep in mind the water temp is still warm, so a shorty will do.

The weekend after that is a bit of a write-off again, with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, but Monday the 7th September morning offers a glimmer of hope with a 6ft S’ly swell and 10-second period, light offshore wind from the NE, and clean surf. The energy is 608 (moderate), so it’s worth a look if you’re keen for a session, but it’s not as good as the Friday.

The second week brings a massive pulse on Tuesday the 8th September morning, with a 12ft S’ly swell, 11-second period, and a combined energy of 2613 (very strong). Wind is a gentle cross-shore from the ENE, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s a risky one. For the rest of the week, the wind turns onshore again, and the surf drops off, leaving us with small, weak waves by Thursday and Friday.

So, chalk it up: the best surf on offer is the Friday the 4th of September morning session at Suruga Bay, with a solid 7ft S’ly swell and clean offshore wind. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your window. For the rest of the run, it’s mostly a waiting game, but the forecasts can always change, so keep your eyes peeled.

Rusty.

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