Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what Asakawa’s got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow start. We’re lookin’ at a real flat spell right through the end of July and into the first day of August. There’s tiny little bumps, but nothin’ you’d paddle out for. It’s not until Sunday the 2nd of August that we finally see a pulse of proper energy roll in.

That Sunday morning, the 2nd, things start to wake up. The swell builds to around 2ft from the ESE, with a solid 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is up to 278 (moderate wave energy) and the wind is a light cross-offshore, so the line-up should be clean. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Keep in mind it’s an inconsistent setup here at Asakawa (point), so don’t expect a non-stop conveyor belt, but it’s the start of something.

The standout by a long shot is Monday the 3rd of August. The morning session is lookin’ prime: 5ft of ESE swell, 18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. Combined energy jumps right up to 1276 (strong wave energy). Wind is light and cross-offshore, so the face should be smooth. Now, this size is fine for intermediate surfers but might be a handful for beginners, and with that long period at a point break, the waves will have some serious push and shape. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with onshore wind and the swell pushin’ 5ft, but the morning is the real window.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August, especially the morning, looks excellent for experienced surfers. We’ve got 5ft of easterly swell, 17-second period, and glassy conditions with zero wind. Combined energy is 1386 (strong wave energy). That’s a clean, powerful swell, but at 5ft it’s at that edge where beginners might find it a bit much, and the long period will make the sets come through with some authority.

After that, it fades quickly. Wednesday the 5th drops off into marginal, and from Thursday the 6th onwards we’re back to flat, weak conditions with poor surf through to the end of the forecast period on the 7th.

So, if you’re lookin’ for the best, set your alarm for Monday the 3rd of August, morning session at Asakawa. Clean conditions, solid swell from the ESE, and that long period will give you some proper lines. Tuesday morning is a very close second.

Rusty.

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