
Surf Forecasts:
Suruga Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Suruga Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Suruga Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Suruga Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suruga Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | E 6 | SE 11 | S 11 |
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12 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 23 | 18 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.63m | 9:46AM1.29m | 10:04PM1.58m | 11:23AM1.19m | 10:54PM1.52m | 1:49PM1.20m | 11:58PM1.48m | 3:37PM1.30m | 1:13AM1.46m | 4:33PM1.40m | 2:19AM1.48m | 5:08PM1.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:52PM0.61m | 4:04AM0.70m | 3:33PM0.78m | 5:12AM0.68m | 4:21PM0.95m | 6:32AM0.63m | 5:31PM1.11m | 7:55AM0.56m | 7:29PM1.21m | 9:03AM0.46m | 9:20PM1.21m | 9:53AM0.37m | 10:20PM1.18m | ||||||||
4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SW 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SW 5 | SE 7 | SE 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 11 | S 11 |
12 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 18 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | ESE 5 | S 7 | SE 10 |
4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 20 | S 6 | SE 18 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 16 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | S 11 | SE 14 |
2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SW 5 | — | — | SE 3 | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 4 | E 6 | SE 3 | — |
— | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 10 | — | 14 | 25 | — | 16 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 208 | 8 | 8 | 1292 | 63 | 63 | 718 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 103 | 148 | 103 | 15 | 148 | 103 | 15 | 96 | 63 | 0 |
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Information about the Suruga Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Suruga Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Suruga Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Suruga Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Suruga Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Suruga Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Suruga Bay is 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Sagara. If you plan a holiday in Shizuoka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sagara. Sagara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










