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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first week is a real struggle. We’re looking at a stretch of weak, small surf with a lot of onshore or crummy wind. The water’s sitting at 74°, which is a bit colder than usual for the time of year, so you might want a spring suit.

We kick off on Sunday the 12th with just 2 ft of weak, short-period swell from the east. The wind is a messy cross-off, but it’s just not enough to get excited about—barely a ripple. Monday the 13th sees a slight bump to 3 ft, but the period is a short 6 seconds, and the wind is still not doing us any favours. Tuesday the 14th morning, we get a glimmer: a glassy 1 ft wave. It’s super small, but that clean surface is a rare treat in this run. Wednesday and Thursday are more of the same—small, weak, and choppy. Friday the 17th has a bit more energy with 3 ft, but the wind is messy, making it a slog. Honestly, for the first five days, there’s nothing I’d paddle out for. It’s a blank run.

Then things get interesting. The weekend of the 18th and 19th is where we see some proper size for the experienced crew. Saturday the 18th is the standout. We get a solid 10 ft swell from the southeast, with a moderate 12-second period. The wave energy is strong (2341). But—and it’s a big but—the wind is onshore from the east at 9 mph. That’s going to chop things up. This is expert-only territory. The size is too much for beginners, and the conditions look pretty raw. Sunday the 19th backs off a touch to 6 ft, but it’s still onshore. This setup might honestly be more fun for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

After that, we settle into a long run of smaller but more manageable swell. The rest of the week from the 20th to the 24th is a mix of 3 ft to 4 ft waves. The wind is mostly cross-on or light onshore, so the quality is just average. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The real highlight in this stretch is Wednesday the 22nd afternoon. The swell drops to 7 ft from the ESE, with a clean cross-off breeze from the south at 9 mph. The wave energy is strong (891), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That afternoon window looks like the best clean, solid waves of the entire outlook for intermediate to advanced surfers.

The final weekend, Saturday the 25th, shows another bump: 7 ft from the SSE with a long 13-second period. It’s a powerful groundswell (1293 energy), but it's a bit too big for the average punter and the cross-off wind is moderate, so it’ll have some texture. Sunday the 26th stays solid at 6 ft but the wind goes side-shore and a bit messy.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best on offer is the Wednesday 22nd afternoon, with clean 7 ft waves and offshores. The second best is the Saturday 25th, but that one’s more for the experts and comes with a note that long-period swells like this can break a bit straight on a beach setup.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Wednesday slot.

Rusty.

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