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

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna break down the next 16 days for us, looking at what's on the menu.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got small, weak swell and a lot of cross-shore wind, so the waves are just a bit ordinary. That’s the case from Thursday the 16th right through to Saturday the 18th. The swell is barely there, with combined energy struggling to get past 100 (moderate wave energy) and the wind just messing with the surface. Not worth paddling out for.

Then, things start to show a bit of life. Sunday the 19th brings a pulse of 4ft to 4ft swell from the ESE, with a gentle cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to 276 (moderate wave energy) and the waves are clean. It’s a decent little window to get wet, but it’s not the standout.

The real standout of the first week is Tuesday the 21st. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the E, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy in the morning. Combined energy is a solid 301 (moderate wave energy). It’s clean, it’s there, and the crowd profile is "sometimes," so you might have some company but it’s not a zoo. The water temp is about 77°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Wednesday the 22nd is also a good call, with another glassy morning and similar 4ft swell from the E, though there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is a bit lower at 262 (moderate wave energy), but still clean.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with onshore wind, so skip that.

Now, into the second week, we get a real shift. The standout of the whole 16 days looks like Monday the 27th of July. We’re seeing a 5ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy, perfect. The combined energy hits 579 (strong wave energy), and it’s rated as very good. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is a bit bigger, so it’s not for the beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the pick of the month. The following Tuesday the 28th also looks promising with a 5ft S swell and a clean cross-off breeze in the afternoon, combined energy hitting 657 (strong wave energy).

Don’t sleep on the 26th either, Sunday the 26th has a 2ft swell with a very long 14-second period from the SSE, and offshore wind. The energy is a good 275 (moderate wave energy), and while it’s smaller, the long period means it could shape up nicely, especially at the point.

The last few days of July and into the 31st get a bit junked out by stronger winds, so the focus is really on that 21st, 22nd, and then the 27th and 28th.

Given the incoming swell and the glassy conditions, the 27th is the one to chase. Get your gear ready.

Rusty.

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