Suruga Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up in Suruga Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. From now until the 26th of July, there’s really nothing worth paddling out for – the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the energy is weak. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. Don’t bother checking the forecast every day; it’s not going to change.

Then, things start to turn around on the 27th of July. Monday morning sees a pulse of S swell coming in at 3 ft with a period of 11 seconds and a moderate 283 combined energy. The wind is light cross from the ENE, so it’s a bit choppy but rideable. The afternoon picks up to 4 ft with a 12-second period and 720 energy, still cross-onshore though. It’s only marginal, but it’s a sign that the ocean is waking up.

The real standout arrives on the morning of Tuesday, 28th July. A solid 7 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period and 1605 combined energy pushes through. The wind is light cross from the NE, so it’s not glassy, but it’s clean enough for experienced surfers. That’s a lot of power – definitely too big for beginners, and the long period means it’ll be lining up nicely on the breakwater. Expect some heavy sets.

But the best session of the whole forecast is the morning of Wednesday, 29th July. We’ve got 6 ft of SSW swell, 14-second period, and 1434 energy – and the wind goes glassy. Absolutely dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is spot on for this time of year. The break at Suruga Bay is a breakwater, exposed to the SE, and the swell is coming from the SSW, so it’s not the optimum direction, but with that glassy surface and that groundswell, the waves will be well-shaped and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only – it’s big, and the long period means long lulls between sets, but the ones that come will be worth the wait. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, the swell tails off through the 30th and 31st, with some smaller leftovers and clean conditions on the 31st morning – 2 ft, 11 seconds, glassy again, but light. That’s a fun little morning for a longboard or a fish. The first few days of August look small and weak again, with onshore winds returning, so don’t hold your breath.

Bottom line: the 29th of July is the one to circle. Tuesday the 28th is also solid if you can handle the cross wind. Everything else is either flat or ordinary. Keep your eyes on the sky, and I’ll catch you next time.

Rusty

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