Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the local stretch.

To be straight with you, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a gap from the start all the way through to the morning of Monday the 3rd of August where the surf is just too weak or the conditions are too messy to bother. You’ll be staring at flat, weak lines with practically no energy (84) and onshore junk. Don’t even bother until we get past that.

The first real window of interest kicks off on Tuesday the 4th of August. Asakawa (point break) is the standout here. Early morning we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the ESE, with a very long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wave energy is pumping through at 4480 (strong), and the wind is glassy. That’s clean, lined-up surf. This is a point break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. For experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, no surprises.

That Tuesday afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the clear target.

Now, Wednesday the 5th of August sees the swell jump up to 15ft in the morning and 18ft in the afternoon, still from the ESE with another 18 second period. Energy is huge (12544 to 18198). The wind is cross-offshore and clean. But let’s be real, this is big, powerful stuff – over 8ft. This is strictly for experts only. The wave quality is there, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Thursday the 6th of August is just monstrous. We’re talking 26ft to 30ft swell with insane energy (38983 to 46676). The wind is solid cross-off, but this is too big for paddle surfing unless you’re a charger on a big gun. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break.

Friday the 7th of August takes a turn for the worse. The wind goes cross-on and strong, the swell is still huge at 28ft to 38ft, but it’s all blown out and messy. Skip it.

Conditions settle through the weekend, but the swell drops and the wind stays onshore. Not much to report until Monday the 10th of August. Afternoon at Asakawa sees a drop to 3ft from the east with a 13-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 390 (moderate). It’s small but clean. That’s a nice little session if you’re on a log.

Tuesday the 11th of August morning is worth a mention: 4ft from the ESE, but the period is a short 6 seconds. Glassy though. The energy is moderate (339). Fun for a grovel, but not a standout.

The best bet in the second week looks like Wednesday the 12th of August. Morning session at Asakawa with a 5ft ESE swell, 8-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. Energy is moderate (520). It’s a nice, clean, manageable wave. Not a monster, but fun. The afternoon stays glassy at 5ft. Good for a longboard.

Looking further out, Thursday the 13th of August morning has potential: 6ft from the ESE, 9-second period, glassy. Energy is approaching strong (993). That’s a promising forecast, but it’s a fair way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, the real standout is Tuesday the 4th of August morning at Asakawa for the experienced crew, and Wednesday the 12th of August for a cleaner, more manageable session. The rest is either flat, blown out, or too big.

Rusty, signing off.

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