Surf Forecasts:
Udo Shrine surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, SE swell with 8,340 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Udo Shrine over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
300 | 156 | 173 | 168 | 151 | 141 | 101 | 96 | 93 | 380 | 539 | 810 | 1010 | 1373 | 1645 | 2400 | 2974 | 6562 | 6113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:54AM2.07m | 6:53PM2.05m | 6:29AM2.11m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.90m | 12:25PM0.32m | 00:38AM0.78m | 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 | |||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 14 | ENE 11 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — |
300 | 156 | 127 | 143 | 111 | 91 | 69 | 96 | 52 | 380 | 539 | 810 | 16 | 38 | 53 | 98 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | SW 9 | E 13 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — |
69 | 63 | 173 | 168 | 151 | 141 | 101 | 43 | 93 | 61 | 63 | 41 | 3 | 31 | 20 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | E 13 | S 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | E 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
49 | 123 | 41 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1010 | 1373 | 1645 | 2400 | 2974 | 6562 | 6113 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 324 | 13 | 0 | 322 | 0 | 0 | 324 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 709 | 812 | 248 | 248 | 248 |
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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.











