Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the goods on what's happening with the surf around here. The only break we're looking at is Asakawa, a point break that's a bit of a fickle beast—it's inconsistent, so you've gotta be patient. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you'll be sweet in just boardshorts.

The first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. We've got a fair bit of energy kicking around, but the wind's just not playing ball. Tuesday the 25th of August has some size with a 8ft swell from the SSE, and the combined energy is pumping at 3331, but it's onshore and the quality is marginal. Not one to get excited about. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are all cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, with the swell dropping and the energy falling into the moderate range (around 783 to 388). Forget about it.

Then there's a bit of a reprieve. Friday the 28th morning, the wind goes glassy, and we've got a 4ft SSW swell with a short 8-second period. The energy is moderate at 407, and it's rated as "expect good surf conditions." That's your best chance for a clean, if small, session. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th mornings are also glassy, but the swell is tiny—down to 3ft and 3ft, with weak energy around 155 and 102. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it.

The start of September brings a pulse of proper swell. On the 1st of September, we see a 5ft SSE groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the energy jumps to 1064. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it's messy. The 2nd and 3rd of September have even more size—7ft to 8ft—and energy in the strong range (1444 to 2861), but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. It's a tease.

The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 9th of September. The morning brings a 10ft swell from the east, with a combined energy of 2710. The wind is glassy calm, and the guidance says it's excellent for experienced surfers. That's a big swell, so it's for the crew who know what they're doing—but with clean conditions and a point break setup, it could be a day to remember. The wind is offshore (NNW is the optimum for Asakawa), and whilst the swell direction is a bit off, the quality is there. The afternoon before, on the 8th, also looks promising with a 7ft SE swell, glassy conditions, and "expect very good surf conditions," so that's a solid lead-in.

Overall, it's a slow start with a lot of dirty wind, but the second week has some real potential, especially around the 8th and 9th of September. Keep an eye on the forecast, 'cause things can change, but right now, that's the window.

Rusty.

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