Asakawa surfForecast / Shikoku / Japan

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Asakawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Asakawa sea temperature is
21.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Asakawa this week:

The surf forecast for Asakawa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Asakawa in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 24th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Asakawa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
1.5
ESE
6
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.3
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
1.1
SE
5
1.6
ESE
6
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
120
60
129
800
950
853
650
427
294
252
134
70
77
64
173
769
673
294
291
438
669
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
NNE
5
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
10
SE
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
0
SSE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SW
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:03AM1.55m
11:37PM1.53m
10:20AM1.42m
00:38AM1.52m
12:01PM1.33m
1:31AM1.54m
1:41PM1.33m
2:14AM1.56m
2:59PM1.39m
2:50AM1.59m
3:57PM1.47m
3:23AM1.62m
4:44PM1.55m
Low Tide
4:18PM0.35m
5:10AM1.07m
5:24PM0.51m
6:42AM0.98m
6:35PM0.64m
7:56AM0.83m
7:42PM0.74m
8:50AM0.67m
8:40PM0.81m
9:32AM0.52m
9:30PM0.86m
10:08AM0.40m
10:12PM0.90m
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heavy rain
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4:58
4:56
4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
4:54
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:02
7:02
7:04
11
8
7
18
1
2
3
25
14
7
20
19
10
3
Temp °C
24
24
20
20
21
21
21
23
20
23
23
21
22
22
21
22
22
23
23
24
24
25
26
20
18
20
21
22
24
22
24
24
24
22
23
21
22
23
24
24
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
7
0.8
SSW
7
0.3
SW
6
1.8
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
7
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
14
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
9
1.7
S
8
Energy kJ
120
60
6
353
240
153
131
134
70
77
26
16
8
20
294
235
94
355
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.2
N
4
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
S
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
54
59
1
2
9
12
13
22
9
26
17
19
18
18
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
E
16
0.1
E
16
0.4
ESE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
2
2
34
5
5
38
9
9
4
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
1.5
ESE
6
2.5
ESE
8
3
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
2.3
E
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.8
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
1.6
ESE
6
2.5
ESE
8
2.5
ESE
8
1.4
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
8
1.9
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
8
Energy kJ
2
17
129
800
950
853
650
427
294
252
31
64
173
769
673
155
291
438
669
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
289
385
285
289
19
19
19
11
0
43
43
473
444
475
285
336
336
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Shikoku
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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Information about the Asakawa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Asakawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Asakawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Asakawa surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Asakawa) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Asakawa may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Shikoku? If you are looking for accommodation near Asakawa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Shikoku, consider staying in Anan which is 41 km (25 miles) away. Other places in and around Shikoku where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Muroto which is 44 km (27 miles) away, Komatsushima, Aki and Kamojima.

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