Uchizuma surfForecast / Shikoku / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 18 May 2026 JST
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Uchizuma surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Uchizuma sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Uchizuma this week:

The surf forecast for Uchizuma over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Uchizuma in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 18th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Uchizuma over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.5
SSW
6
0.8
ESE
10
1.3
E
9
1.1
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
2
E
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
86
88
133
160
143
157
130
122
115
176
117
281
180
288
434
158
88
49
55
55
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SSE
5
W
10
S
15
S
5
SW
0
NNW
5
SSW
5
W
5
NE
15
SSW
5
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
0
W
10
SSW
10
S
0
W
5
ENE
0
N
5
NNW
glassy
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
off
High Tide
7:42PM1.81m
6:32AM1.85m
8:35PM1.73m
7:15AM1.79m
9:31PM1.64m
8:04AM1.69m
10:32PM1.57m
9:03AM1.55m
11:37PM1.53m
10:20AM1.42m
00:38AM1.52m
12:01PM1.33m
1:31AM1.54m
Low Tide
12:46PM-0.12m
1:03AM0.96m
1:34PM-0.08m
1:48AM1.03m
2:24PM0.03m
2:41AM1.07m
3:18PM0.18m
3:46AM1.10m
4:18PM0.35m
5:10AM1.07m
5:24PM0.51m
6:42AM0.98m
6:35PM0.64m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:58
6:59
6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
5
8
4
1
22
3
6
9
2
3
Temp °C
25
25
20
24
24
20
22
23
22
22
21
22
22
21
20
25
25
22
21
21
20
24
24
21
23
23
22
26
26
25
25
22
24
22
21
23
25
25
23
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
SE
10
0.8
ESE
10
1.1
S
6
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
SSW
7
1.1
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.7
S
5
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
Energy kJ
71
86
88
133
160
143
157
130
101
104
86
117
77
180
288
226
158
88
29
55
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
12
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SSE
7
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
S
6
0.9
ESE
9
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
S
5
0.4
SSW
7
Energy kJ
23
4
3
26
122
115
113
51
139
31
8
3
12
41
49
14
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
4
6
31
2
2
2
13
14
10
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.8
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.4
NE
3
1.5
SSW
6
1.3
E
9
2
E
7
Energy kJ
1
62
89
2
176
281
434
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
11
0
11
11
0
0
11
0
0
11
0
0
0
0
11
11
0
7
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Shikoku
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Uchizuma Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Uchizuma provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Uchizuma can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Uchizuma surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Uchizuma) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

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Are you planning a holiday in Shikoku? If you are looking for accommodation near Uchizuma, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Shikoku, consider staying in Anan which is 40 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Shikoku where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Muroto which is 45 km (28 miles) away, Komatsushima, Aki and Kamojima.

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