Suruga Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off this Friday morning, July 10th, with a solid pulse of energy. The swell is a chunky 7 ft, coming from the south, with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a meaty 3166 (strong to very strong). Conditions are looking glassy with a light ESE breeze, so it’s going to be clean. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. This is for Suruga Bay, a breakwater spot that’s very consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, but with a 7 ft swell, it’s going to be pushing it for total novices – this is more for the experienced crew. The optimum swell direction is from the SE, and we’ve got a solid S swell, so it’s working. The standout here is that Friday morning session. Expect good, powerful lines.

Now, things get a bit messy from Friday afternoon. The wind swings to the SSW, picking up to 9 mph and turning cross-onshore. The swell size drops a touch to 6 ft with a 16-second period, but the quality is marginal. The wind only gets stronger and more cross-shore over the weekend. Saturday morning sees a 10 ft SSW swell, but with a 6 mph cross-shore wind, it’ll be a bit lumpy. The energy is huge (4618 and 5332), but the wind is just not on our side. This is a big, powerful swell with a period of 16-17 seconds, which is super long. For a breakwater, that long period might actually be a bit of a caveat – it can feel a little straight and less punchy, but it’s still got huge power. For the average surfer, that 10 ft is expert territory. This setup is looking more like a kite-surfing show than a clean paddle session.

Sunday is more of the same – cloudy, 10 ft SSW swell, but still a cross-shore wind. The energy remains very strong (4511). The conditions are messy.

The real change comes on Monday morning, July 13th. The wind goes glassy again, with a light NW breeze. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 5 ft, from the SSW, with a 13-second period. The combined energy is 918 (moderate). This is a much better, cleaner outlook. The waves should be very good. Monday afternoon is also glassy, with a 5 ft SSW swell. This is the best bet for a clean, fun session for a wider range of abilities.

After that, we hit a long, flat spell. From Tuesday, July 14th, right through to the end of the forecast period on July 25th, the surf is basically poor. The swell drops from 3 ft down to 1 ft, with periods getting shorter. The combined energy plummets to low double or single digits. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, just making it worse. There’s a little blip on Friday, July 24th morning, with a 3 ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore. It’s not enough to get excited about. The following Saturday morning, July 25th, shows a 5 ft SSW swell, but again, cross-onshore wind. It’s a long wait.

So, the bottom line: get on it early. Friday morning, July 10th, is the clear standout for the experienced surfer after a powerful, clean swell. Monday, July 13th, is the best call for a cleaner, more manageable session. After that, it’s a long dry spell. Don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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