Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Asakawa over the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, we’re in for a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and unexciting, so don’t get your hopes up just yet. We’ve got a gap of about four or five days with nothing really worth paddling out for, but once we get past that, things start to get interesting.

The first bit of real action shows up on Sunday, the 2nd of August. We’ve got a little pulse of energy coming through, with swell climbing to 3 ft out of the ESE, and a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (343). The wind is a bit of a sore point though – it’s onshore, so the conditions won’t be perfect. It’s a marginal call, but at least there’s some life in the water.

Then Monday the 3rd, the swell really starts to build. We’re looking at 6 ft from the ESE with a period of 17 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to strong (1626). The wind is still cross-onshore though, so while the power is there, the surface won’t be glassy. This one’s for the more experienced crew as the size is getting up there.

By Tuesday the 4th, it’s getting solid. Waves are 10 ft from the ESE, period of 18 seconds, and the energy is very strong (5242). But again, the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a battle. Still, for the chargers out there, there’s plenty of grunt.

Now here’s the standout – Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August. This is a true big-wave event. We’re looking at 21 ft to 26 ft swell from the SE and SSE, with periods of 16 to 19 seconds. The energy numbers are massive – up to 50,920 – and the wind is offshore from the NE. This is as clean as it gets for a setup this size. But let’s be real, this is only for experts. If you’re not comfortable in solid, heavy water, stay on the beach. This is a proper, pull-out-your-biggest-gun kind of swell.

After that, it drops back down quickly. The wind turns onshore and lumpy from Friday the 7th onwards, and the swell fades to a bumpy 8 ft on Saturday, then down to 3 ft by Sunday. The conditions are poor, and the break is a bit too exposed and inconsistent for the messy leftovers.

The tail end of the window, around the 13th of August, shows another pulse. We’ve got 13 ft from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is clean offshore from the NE. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is strong (4554), and the waves should have some real shape. It’s a promising note to end the outlook on, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Remember, Asakawa is a bit inconsistent and the optimum swell direction is SE. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a little on the warm side.

Stay safe out there, and respect the ocean.

Rusty

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