Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of days are pretty ordinary, but there’s a proper pulse coming through later in the week that’ll get the heart rate up. We’re looking at a slow start, a solid window of decent surf, and then a fade-out into early October. Hang in there.

Right now, Wednesday afternoon has a bit of ankle-to-knee-high energy out of the ESE at 2.6ft with a 9-second period. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about – the cross-off breeze keeps it clean, but the swell energy is weak (98). Water temp sits at 82.9°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t need a wetsuit, that’s for sure.

Thursday rolls in with similar dribble – 2.3ft to 2.6ft, ESE, weak energy (83-98). The morning has a bit more breeze at 12 mph from the NNE, but it’s still cross-off and clean. Honestly, you’re scratching for anything rideable.

Then Friday morning things start to wake up. Swell jumps to 7.5ft out of the E with a 9-second period – that’s a big step up. The combined energy goes moderate-strong at 1191, so there’s real push in the water. But the wind is cross, light at 6 mph, and the conditions are marginal – likely lumpy and tricky. By afternoon it’s cross-on and the period improves slightly to 10 seconds, but the energy jumps to 1571. Still, the quality is questionable – not the day to be heroic unless you’re keen on a scrap.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 19th is the standout of the whole run. Morning sees 7.5ft from the ESE at 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, setting up nicely at Asakawa (Tropical Islands). The combined energy is strong at 1789, and with a light NNE cross-off breeze, it’s clean. This is a point break, and that long-period swell is going to wrap and reel – pure fun for experienced surfers. By afternoon it jumps to 9.8ft at 14 seconds, energy roaring up to 3248. That’s powerful, heavy stuff – too much for beginners, and even intermediates will be pushing it. But for the crew who know what they’re doing, this is the best session on offer. Just be aware, the crowd factor is there – it’s “sometimes” busy, so pick your peak.

Sunday the 20th keeps the quality high. Morning has 8.2ft from the ESE at 13 seconds, energy at 2335, with a gentle offshore from the N – that’s clean, lined-up surf. Afternoon is similar, 8.2ft at 13 seconds, energy 2440, offshore from the NNW. This is still excellent, big and clean – another day for the experienced crowd. Monday the 21st eases off to 4.9ft at 12 seconds in the morning – good conditions, energy down to 565 – but it’s still a fun, clean session before the drop in the afternoon.

From Monday afternoon through Tuesday, the swell fades fast – down to 2.9ft, then 1ft, then 0.7ft by Tuesday afternoon. The energy just falls off a cliff (238 down to 28 and 17). Conditions stay clean but there’s nothing to ride. Wednesday the 23rd is flat – 0.7ft, glassy in the morning, but choppy by the afternoon with a SSW cross-on. Thursday the 24th you’re still scratching – 1ft, glassy, no push.

There’s a bit of a lifeline late in the week. Friday the 25th is still poor, with tiny waves and weak energy. But Saturday the 26th brings a morning glass-off – 3.2ft from the SSE at 10 seconds, with light glassy conditions and energy at 385. It’s not big, but it’s clean and rideable – a nice little reset after the flat spell. The afternoon turns cross-on and choppy, so get your waves in early.

Sunday the 27th is back to small – 3.6ft at 10 seconds, cross-off but weak energy (255-261). Monday the 28th sees a bit more life – 4.6ft in the morning from the S at 11 seconds, then the afternoon goes glassy with 6.2ft at 13 seconds, energy up to 1205. That’s a lovely window – clean, glassy, a proper little pulse to finish off the month. Tuesday the 29th gets messy – 6.9ft to 5.6ft from the S, but cross winds and chop make it marginal, so don’t expect much quality.

Then it fades again. Wednesday the 30th has 3.6ft to 2.9ft, offshore but weak. By October 1st, it’s pretty much done – 1.3ft, then 1ft, with tiny energy readings of 26 and 18. You’re

Read more