Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Asakawa has cooking for us. This is a point break that's inconsistent and only really wakes up when the swell direction hits from the southeast. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start. The first surf that’s even worth mentioning is Saturday morning, the 12th, with some small 2ft south swell and a period of 7 seconds, so pretty weak short-period stuff. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean, but the combined energy is only 102, which is weak. It's surfable, but honestly, very ordinary. Not worth getting too excited about, and it’s inconsistent, so you could be waiting a while.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are pretty similar – knee-high dribble with clean conditions at times, but the energy is low and the quality is poor. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th offer the same story: small, weak swell and poor surf.

The first real standout doesn’t arrive until Friday morning, the 18th. Suddenly, the swell jumps to 7ft from the east with an 8-second period. The combined energy hits 965 (moderate), and it's glassy with no wind. That’s a damn good looking window for those who can handle a bit of size – it’s getting into expert territory. This is the first proper highlight. The break is expecting very good surf conditions for the morning.

Then, hold onto your board. Saturday the 19th morning is the absolute peak of this run. Swell is 6ft from the southeast but get this – the period is 18 seconds. That's a very long period groundswell, pumping in a massive 3171 combined energy. The wind is light cross-off and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. However, a long period swell like that can break a bit straight on a beach break, but at Asakawa’s point, it should set up nicely. The afternoon gets bigger to 10ft and 16 seconds, energy goes through the roof at 5688, but the wind turns cross and the report says marginal, so the morning is your window.

Sunday the 20th keeps the party going with a solid 12ft SE swell, 14-second period, and clean cross-off winds both morning and afternoon. The energy is massive at 4736 and 4395. This is excellent for experts, but well over the 8ft mark, so beginners stay on the beach.

Monday the 21st is still pumping with 8ft swell and clean cross-off winds. Energy is still high (2375). This run is the best on offer.

After that, things get ugly. Tuesday the 22nd sees the swell blow up to 18ft and 34ft with strong onshore winds. That’s a complete washout and dangerous. Wednesday the 23rd has a clean-up with offshore wind and 5ft swell, but the energy drops off fast. From the 24th onward, we’re back to flat, small, and poor conditions all the way to the 27th.

So, to wrap it up: there’s a big gap of flat, ordinary surf from now until the 17th. The standout is Saturday morning, the 19th – that 6ft SE groundswell with an 18-second period and clean cross-off wind is the best you’ll see. Friday the 18th morning and Sunday the 20th are also top-tier. After that, it’s over. Crowds are possible at Asakawa when it’s good, so get in early.

Rusty.

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