Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's have a look at what's cookin' for Asakawa over the next couple of weeks.

Well, it's a bit of a slow start, I won't lie to ya. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, with a tiny bit of south-east swell around 1 ft to 1 ft. The wind is light and glassy at times, but the energy is just not there – we're talkin' combined energy values of only 51 to 58, which is barely a ripple. You're better off waitin' it out.

The first real sign of life shows up on Sunday, August 2nd. The swell bumps up to 2 ft in the morning, then 4 ft in the afternoon from the ESE. The period is a juicy 16 to 18 seconds, so that's proper groundswell energy. The wind is a clean offshore, makin' for some tidy lines. The combined energy jumps to 579 on Sunday arvo, so it's startin' to have a bit of push. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 84°, so it's a nice tropical bath.

Now, Monday the 3rd sees the swell build further, reachin' 5 ft in the morning (900 energy) and then 6 ft in the afternoon (2014 energy). The period stays long at 15-17 seconds. But here's the rub: the wind turns onshore and cross-shore, and the surf quality gets a bit marginal. It's still got potential for the better surfers, but it's not the clean, easy pickin's we'd want.

The real standout – and I mean the one to circle on the calendar – is Wednesday, August 5th. The swell is pumpin' at 16 ft in the morning, hittin' 20 ft in the afternoon from the SE with a 18-second period. The combined energy is a massive 16,739 in the morning and 20,997 in the arvo. But, and it's a big but, the wind and tide are favorable, yet the forecast says the swell is just too big for this break. This is huge, monstrous swell. Only for the hardcore, experienced crew. The cross-shore wind is light, but at 20 ft, it's a beast for experts only.

Thursday the 6th is even bigger – 26 ft in the morning – but the wind gets stronger and more onshore, with storm risks. The combined energy hits over 51,000. Again, this is massive, dangerous stuff. Not for the faint of heart.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are still sizeable (8 ft to 12 ft) but with onshore winds and choppy conditions. It's a bit of a mess.

There is a small window of hope on Sunday, August 9th, with a clean, glassy 4 ft swell from the south in the morning. The energy is 756, and the wind is glass. That's a nice, fun size for a longboard or a fish. But it's a short-lived window before it gets messy again.

Later in the week, from Wednesday the 12th to Thursday the 13th, we get another chance. The swell is 4 ft to 5 ft from the ESE, with very light winds, even dead calm on Thursday morning. The combined energy is around 843 to 943, and the period is 12 seconds – that's a nice, clean, workable swell. The water is still that warm tropical temp. That's a solid morning session for intermediate surfers.

The very end of the period, around August 14th and 15th, fades back to small, weak, onshore slop. Not worth gettin' wet for.

So, my call: if you're a seasoned charger, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are the big-game days, but it's a serious, expert-only session. For the rest of us, circle Sunday morning the 9th, or the Wednesday and Thursday mornings of the 12th and 13th for the cleanest, most fun waves. The crowds at Asakawa can be an issue, but on those glassy mornings, it might be worth the company.

Rusty.

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