Suruga Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what we've got cooking in Suruga Bay.

Straight up, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle for us. There are pockets of clean, rideable waves, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick. The better moments are fleeting. Honestly, from now through the end of July, we’re looking at a pretty flat run with poor surf conditions dominating. There are a few mornings where the wind goes glassy and we get some 2ft to 2ft waves, but they lack power and are coming from a short, weak period. It's surfable but very ordinary.

The first real sniff of something different doesn't show up until early August. On the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, we get a pulse of new energy. Swell from the ESE builds to 2ft and the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, with a combined energy of 148 (moderate). By the afternoon, energy jumps again to 206. The wind is light from the east at first, shifting cross-on later. Still, this is the first time we see some decent potential in the water.

Then comes the standout. Monday morning, August 3rd. Swell holds from the ESE, 2ft but the period stretches out to 18 seconds – that's a very long period groundswell, giving real shape and push. Combined energy hits 333 (strong). The offshore wind is light from the ESE, making for clean, glassy conditions. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook. Keep in mind, though: that long period combined with a beach setup can make for fast, straight walls. This spot is a breakwater, so the shape should be better suited to that long-period energy than a beach break. It's just a shame the optimum swell direction is SE and this is coming in from the ESE, so it's a slight mismatch, but still, this is the wave to chase. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early if you can.

After that morning window, the wind goes onshore in the afternoon and the quality drops off. Tuesday brings risk of thunderstorms and onshore breeze, knocking out the shape. The rest of the week looks small again, save for a glassy morning on Thursday, August 6th with 2ft but a short, weak period - more of a paddle than a surf.

So, to wrap it up: the next 10 days are mostly forgettable. If you're hanging for a wave, Sunday August 2nd afternoon shows promise, but Monday August 3rd morning is your best bet – get on it before the wind gets messy. Everything after that fades back to small and sloppy.

Stay patient, the ocean will turn again.

– Rusty

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