Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, a bit of a slow start. Through the end of July and into the first day of August, we’ve got tiny, weak swell, mostly around 1 ft to 1 ft from the southeast. The combined swell energy is pretty low, sitting between 73 and 175 (moderate energy on the higher end there). The wind is glassy though, which is a real treat, so if you’re desperate for a paddle and a bit of a trim, you could get out there, but it’s pretty ordinary. This stretch is really for the die-hards with a longboard.

Then we hit Sunday, August 2nd, and things start to shift. The swell picks up a bit, hitting 2 ft from the SSW early on, with the energy jumping to 255 (moderate). The morning is glassy, but by the afternoon the wind goes cross-on and the swell pushes to 4 ft, making it a bit messy. Still not the standout.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real action starts on Monday, August 3rd. The morning at Asakawa is looking like the best on offer for the first week. We’ve got a 4 ft groundswell from the SSW, with a long period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 677 (moderate). The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the surface will be like a mirror. This is a classic point break setup, and that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely, giving you some proper shaped waves. It’s an intermediate break, so not one for the groms, but for the rest of you, this is the call. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

After that little window, the wind gets messy on the 3rd afternoon and through the 4th, with the swell turning from the ESE. The energy climbs rapidly, hitting 1007 (strong) on the Tuesday morning, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s going to be a choppy, tough paddle. The swell is getting bigger, up to 5 ft, but the conditions aren’t clean.

The big one, the one you’ve been waiting for, is a full week away. Wednesday, August 5th, the morning session is a true standout. A 8 ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 16 seconds (very long period groundswell), and the energy is a massive 2817 (strong to very strong). The wind is glassy. This is a serious groundswell. At 8 ft, it’s getting into the territory for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it powerful and the sets will be well-spaced, making the paddle out a bit easier. It’s a point break, so it should handle that long period beautifully.

Then, if you’re an expert and you’re feeling brave, Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th mornings are absolutely pumping. Thursday morning sees an 12 ft swell from the ESE, period of 17 seconds, and energy at 7004 (very strong). Friday morning is even bigger, a 13 ft swell from the ESE, 18 seconds, and energy hitting 10180 (very strong). Both mornings have glassy conditions. This is expert-only territory. The waves will be thick, powerful, and moving fast. For the average surfer, this is a spectator sport. The afternoon winds turn onshore, so the window is tight.

After that big pulse, the swell drops back down to a 5 ft E swell on Saturday, August 8th, with clean morning winds, offering a more manageable but still fun session. The energy is 887 (moderate), so it’s a nice way to come down from the big stuff.

So, to wrap it up: You’ve got a long, flat spell, one good morning on the 3rd of August, and then a massive, expert-level groundswell window from the 5th to the 7th of August. If you’re average, aim for the 3rd. If you’re a charger, you know what to do.

Rusty.

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