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

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start with the surf at Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach, but things are looking up. The first few days are small, so don’t expect much. The real standout is shaping up for the very end of the month and into August.

Tuesday the 21st kicks off with some small easterly swell, around 4ft, with a 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the wave energy is pretty weak (290). It’s a surfable wave, but nothing to write home about. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is the best of early week, with glassy conditions and 3ft easterly swell. The energy is still moderate (202), but that clean, flat water makes it a nice session for the intermediate crew. It’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a wave every 30 seconds, but it’s worth a paddle.

From Thursday the 23rd through to Tuesday the 28th, we’re in a real lull. Swell drops below 3ft, the wind is mixed, often onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy stays in the low to mid hundreds. The surf is mostly poor or marginal. You’ll see a few tiny, weak waves, but it’s flat. There’s a 5-day gap here with nothing really worth chasing.

Wednesday the 29th stays small with a weak offshore wind, but it’s barely a ripple.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 30th sees a jump in energy. We’ve got a 5ft southerly swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 612. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It’s still a bit rough around the edges, but it’s a sign of things to come.

Friday the 31st is the real ramp-up. Morning swell is 6ft from the SSE, but by the afternoon it’s a solid 10ft from the same direction, with a moderate energy reading of 3413. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is getting big, and the period is 10-11 seconds, so it’s a powerful, pushy wave. The crowds are possible here, and with this size, it’s only for experienced surfers.

Saturday, August 1st is the pick of the entire forecast. The morning brings 10ft of SSE swell, with a light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 3008. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful, clean swell. The wave is going to be a beast at this exposed beach. Beginners stay out of the water. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Sunday, August 2nd sees the swell drop back to 4ft from the south, with a 8-second period, and the energy is moderate (435). The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s a clean, fun size for intermediate surfers, but nothing like the day before.

From Monday, August 3rd through to Wednesday, August 5th, the swell fades back to small, weak, and below 3ft. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is low. It’s back to a quiet, ordinary forecast.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, but the real prize is Saturday, August 1st. That’s the big, clean, powerful swell for the experienced crew. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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