Typhoon No. 26 is expected to track along Japan's Pacific coast,
though forecasts vary widely on its strength.
While domestic weather services warn of a powerful storm, Windy predicts a much weaker system that barely qualifies as a typhoon.
Either way, surf conditions in Shonan look set to peak on September 29, with wave heights ranging anywhere from waist-high to well overhead.
Typhoon 26 might hit Shonan next Thursday,
but it’s losing steam so don't expect much swell.
There's another one brewing in the South Pacific though,
and it looks like it’ll be a beast.
A solid groundswell might hit Shonan late next week.
It was an epic day at the Shonan reef breaks.
Some swell will stick around tomorrow, but a size drop is inevitable.
With no wind early in the morning, we can expect great conditions.
Wave are shoulder to head high today in Shonan.
Good condition but too long between sets.
It’s going to be same size tomorrow or size up hopefully.
You should bring wet suites because the north winds are chilly.
