Surf Forecasts:
Udo Shrine surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,715 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Udo Shrine this week:
The surf forecast for Udo Shrine over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Udo Shrine in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Udo Shrine over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ at Udo Shrine over the next two weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but there’s one day that’s gonna fire.
First up, the early days are pretty tame. Saturday morning (29 August) has a small easterly swell at 2ft with a 12-second period, and cross-off winds. Water temp is 84°, nothing unusual for the time of year. Energy is moderate (300). Afternoon swell picks up a bit but the period tanks to 7 seconds – not worth your time. Sunday is similar, small and flat-ish.
Monday (31 August) through Wednesday (3 September) is a total washout. Onshore winds, building swell, and choppy, messy conditions. Swell climbs from 6ft to a massive 13ft by Thursday morning (3 September). Energy is in the thousands (3735), but the wind is all wrong – heavy cross-onshore. This is a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle session. Thursday afternoon holds at 13ft, still rough.
Friday 4 September afternoon sees a change – the wind turns cross-off from the south, swell stays at 13ft with a 10-second period. Better, but still a big, powerful wave. Only for the experts.
The real gem – and I mean the one to wake up early for – is Sunday morning, 6 September. Swell hits 16ft from the east with an 11-second period, energy is absolutely cranking (5652). And here’s the kicker: glassy, dead-calm wind. That’s a rare combo for a reef break this size. Perfect, clean, hollow rights for the experienced crew only. This is a serious groundswell, and on a reef like Udo Shrine, it’s gonna produce world-class waves.
After that, Monday 7 September morning still has 12ft with glassy conditions – a solid follow-up for advanced surfers. The rest of the week fades in size and picks up onshore wind again, with thunderstorm risks through to Saturday 13 September. Not much to get stoked about.
Bottom line: the first few days are small and the middle of the week is blown out. The absolute best is Sunday 6 September morning – glassy, big, and clean. Monday morning is still good but smaller. The long-range stuff is less exciting and more uncertain.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 140 | 109 | 98 | 67 | 37 | 92 | 157 | 237 | 423 | 466 | 479 | 528 | 627 | 512 | 3715 | 3415 | 1915 | 1603 | 2620 | 1274 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:15PM2.09m | 7:06AM2.12m | 7:38PM2.11m | 7:44AM2.10m | 8:02PM2.12m | 8:25AM2.04m | 8:28PM2.11m | 9:11AM1.93m | 8:57PM2.06m | 10:06AM1.79m | 9:29PM1.98m | 11:25AM1.65m | 10:12PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM0.35m | 1:08AM0.67m | 1:22PM0.43m | 1:40AM0.58m | 1:51PM0.56m | 2:15AM0.52m | 2:20PM0.73m | 2:54AM0.50m | 2:52PM0.92m | 3:39AM0.52m | 3:28PM1.13m | 4:36AM0.59m | 4:13PM1.33m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | E 12 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | E 16 | SE 11 | E 14 | E 16 | E 16 | S 10 |
140 | 104 | 109 | 86 | 67 | 36 | 92 | 157 | 237 | 423 | 466 | 479 | 178 | 61 | 512 | 20 | 3415 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SW 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 12 | SSW 11 | — | SSW 10 | — | E 15 | ENE 13 | SSW 12 | E 16 | E 15 |
151 | 3 | 101 | 98 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 39 | 61 | 89 | 148 | 25 | — | 36 | — | 17 | 18 | 14 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | — | ESE 10 | — | E 18 | — | — | — | E 16 | — | — |
9 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 37 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 38 | 37 | — | 10 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
— | 140 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 528 | 627 | 356 | 3715 | — | 1915 | 1603 | 2620 | 1274 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 324 | 33 | 297 | 371 | 297 | 297 | 310 | 248 | 297 | 248 | 248 | 248 | 213 | 0 |
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Information about the Udo Shrine Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Udo Shrine provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Udo Shrine can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Udo Shrine 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 (Udo Shrine) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Udo Shrine may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Udo Shrine is 10 km (6 miles) from Nichinan. If you plan a holiday in Kyu Shu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nichinan. Nichinan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











