Surf Forecasts:
Suruga Bay surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SW swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Suruga Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Suruga Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Suruga Bay.
First up, the bad news – we’re looking at a proper dry spell. From now through Saturday July 26th, there is absolutely nothing worth paddling out for. Tiny, weak slop with onshore or cross-shore wind every session. You could probably skip the whole first week and not miss a thing.
Then things get interesting, but not in a good way. On Monday July 27th, a long-period SSE swell (16 seconds) rolls in with about 4-foot faces. The combined energy is moderate (686), and the wind is light cross-shore from the SSW – not awful. But the forecast says “marginal,” and honestly for a beginner breakwater spot like this, that 4-foot with a 16s period will be tricky. The swell direction is almost exactly the optimum (SE), but the long period may make it wall up and close out on this setup. It’s your only real shot in the whole 16 days, but don’t get your hopes up – it’s a gamble.
After that, a massive pulse hits. By Tuesday July 28th afternoon, we’re looking at 12 feet from the SSE with a 17-second period – combined energy through the roof (6840). The wind is light onshore, but the size is just way too big for this break. The same goes for Wednesday July 29th (13 feet) and the rest of that week into August 1st. Even though the wind and tide might align, these waves are for experts only – and even then, a breakwater with that much power is dangerous. For the average surfer, it’s a big NO.
The final few days, August 1st and 2nd, see the swell drop but the wind turns fresh and onshore, just making a mess.
So what’s the verdict? The only half-decent window is Monday morning July 27th, but it’s marginal and inconsistent. If you’re a beginner, stay home. If you’re an experienced charger and want to test your limits, the big days later in the month are onshore and too huge – better saved for a reef or point break.
The water temp on the 18th was 78°F, about normal for this time of year. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, but with this forecast, you won’t be sharing waves with anyone worth worrying about.
Hang in there – forecasts change, but right now this stretch looks flat and then overwhelming. Not much to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSE 8 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SSE 11 |
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 kJ | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 39 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:10PM1.67m | 7:49AM1.52m | 8:44PM1.66m | 8:41AM1.42m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.34m | 2:16AM0.76m | 2:14PM0.46m | 3:06AM0.72m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 4 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SW 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 5 | SE 7 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 39 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SW 7 | SSE 4 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 11 | S 7 | E 11 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 9 | SW 6 | SSE 8 | SW 6 | SW 7 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 11 | SW 8 | SE 11 | E 11 | SW 7 | S 8 | SE 18 | SE 18 | S 7 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 6 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | SSW 5 | WSW 6 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 10 | — | 8 | 119 | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 103 | 15 | 15 | 63 | 8 | 8 | 208 | 8 | 8 | 718 | 63 | 63 | 210 | 0 | 148 | 1305 | 15 | 15 | 103 | 15 |
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