Aoshima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Aoshima.

Right off the bat, we've got a massive pulse of energy hitting the reef, but don't get too excited just yet. The opening of the period is a bit of a wild one. The first surf on offer is Thursday afternoon, the 6th of August, and it's a beast. We're looking at a solid 23ft swell from the ESE, but the wind is screaming onshore at 28 mph. The combined swell energy is a monstrous 38504, which is serious power. But with that wind, it's going to be a washing machine. For the experts only, and even then, it's a battle.

The pattern then settles down, but the wind stays a problem for a while. Friday through the weekend is mostly blown out with strong onshore winds and poor conditions. We get a bit of a drop in size by Monday the 10th, with 5ft swell from the East, but it's still a bit messy. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year.

Now, the real standout for this forecast is a couple of windows of clean, glassy conditions. Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, is a beauty. The wind drops to nothing – glassy – and we've got a clean 3ft swell from the East. The energy is low at 388, but it's a proper little reef wave. This is the best on offer for the first week. It's a beginner-friendly size, and with the glassy conditions, it's going to be a fun session. Be aware that Aoshima can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.

The second standout is a bit further out, and it's a promising one. Wednesday morning, the 19th of August, shows a 6ft swell from the East with glassy conditions again. The energy is moderate at 573, and it's forecast to be "very good surf conditions". This is a solid size, still manageable for most, but the quality is going to be there. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a short-period swell, which will keep the waves chunky and fun on the reef.

There's also a nice little window on the morning of Friday the 21st of August, with 5ft swell and glassy conditions, but that 19th of August morning is the one to circle.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a game of patience. Ride out the big, windy stuff on the 6th if you're a masochist, but the real gold is the glassy mornings on the 12th and especially the 19th. The second week looks more promising than the first, with lighter winds and cleaner conditions. Don't write off the 21st either.

Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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