Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach (Tokyo 2020) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, so we’ve got to pick our moments.

The first real chance to paddle out comes early on Friday the 7th of August. There’s a solid 6ft swell from the south, with a nice long period of 12 seconds pushing through. The combined energy is strong at 1314 units, so there’s plenty of push. Early morning wind is a light cross-off from the south at 9 mph, which will keep it pretty clean. The water temperature is 75°, which is a full 4° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a spring suit. This is a session for experienced surfers only, as the size and power could be tricky for beginners. This is your standout window.

Saturday morning the 8th drops to 4ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-shore. It’s far smaller and less exciting, but still rideable if you’re desperate. The energy drops to 622 units, so it’s just a weak pulse.

Sunday the 9th sees a new swell from the ESE, around 6ft with a 13-second period. The wind turns offshore from the NE in the morning, which is a huge plus. The energy is strong at 1133 units. This could be really good, clean surf, but the data flags it as marginal for tide conditions, so don’t expect it to be perfect all day.

Monday the 10th is a write-off. Swell jumps to 7ft, but the wind is screaming from the NNE at 22 mph, smashing it into cross-on slop. The energy is high at 1407, but the quality is zero. Not worth it.

Then we get a little gem on Tuesday the 11th. The morning gives us a 7ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. The energy is 1040, and it’s described as “excellent” for experienced surfers. This is another standout – clean offshore conditions on a decent size swell. The afternoon goes cross-off and a bit windier, so bag the morning.

The middle of the week from the 12th to the 17th is mostly poor. Swell sizes bounce around between 3ft and 8ft, but the winds are nearly always onshore, cross-on, or just messy. Thursday the 13th has a 7ft to 8ft east swell, but it’s onshore wind and storm risk. The 14th and 15th see a big 10ft peak on Friday morning with a fresh cross-shore wind at 22 mph and an 8ft on Saturday, but the wind is too strong and cross-onshore for decent surfing. Sunday the 16th is smaller and choppy. There’s a solid gap of several days here with no real recommendations.

The next real potential comes late in the window. On Friday the 21st of August, the morning looks absolutely magic. The swell is 8ft from the NE with a short 9-second period, but the wind is glassy, absolutely nothing. The energy is huge at 1671. This is a proper expert-only day due to the size. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit sectiony, but with glassy conditions, it’s a standout. The afternoon builds to 10ft, still good, but the wind goes onshore.

Saturday the 22nd of August has a massive 10ft swell from the NE, with the period stretching to 11 seconds and energy hitting 3680. That’s very strong. The wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a heavy, messy beast. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a risk.

So, the real standouts are Friday morning the 7th and Tuesday morning the 11th for the best combo of size, clean conditions, and quality. The glassy morning on the 21st is a wildcard for the experts.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and pick your windows.

Rusty.

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