Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the Asakawa region.

First thing you need to know: Asakawa is a point break that’s intermediate level, inconsistent, and picks up swell from the southeast. It’s fairly exposed. Right now, the opening days are a write-off. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are all tiny, messy, onshore slop—nothing worth paddling out for. The combined energy is way under 100 (93 and 55), so don’t bother.

Things start to look a little interesting by Friday the 21st, but only just. The swell ticks up to 3 feet from the south with a 9-second period, and the morning is glassy. The wave energy climbs to 175 (moderate), but it’s still ordinary. That glassy window is the only real chance for a few weak, clean waves. Saturday and Sunday mornings offer similar very small, glassy surf—3 feet from the south-southwest—so if you’re desperate for a quick paddle and don’t mind small waves, those windows are your best early bet.

After that, we hit another dry patch. Monday the 24th and Tuesday morning the 25th are weak and uninspiring. But then, Tuesday afternoon on the 25th sees a shift. A 3-foot southeast swell rolls in with a 14-second groundswell period, and the wind goes glassy. The energy jumps to 416 (strong). This is the first real standout: clean, long-period lines coming into the point break. It won’t be big, but the quality will be there. Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent, so if it’s breaking, get on it early.

The next few days are a bit of a mess. From the 26th to the 29th, we get a big pulse of swell—up to 10 feet—but it’s accompanied by strong onshore or cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is very strong (1434 to 3374), but the wind is howling from the southeast at 12-22 mph. It’s going to be lumpy and blown-out, and at that size with poor wind, it’s only for the very experienced. Honestly, it might be more interesting for kitesurfers than paddle surfers in those conditions.

The real payoff comes at the end of the period. Sunday the 30th of August into Monday the 31st, the winds swing offshore or glassy. Swell sits at a solid 6 to 8 feet from the south-southwest, with a long 13-14 second period. Wave energy is massive (2594 to 3754). The offshore and clean wind makes this an excellent window for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skills, this is the time.

And then—mark your calendars—on Tuesday the 1st of September, morning brings a 10-foot south swell with a 16-second period, glassy winds, and exceptional conditions for experts. The energy reads 7037 (very strong). Followed by Wednesday the 2nd: morning glassy again, with a 15-foot east-southeast swell, 11-second period, and energy at 9316. This is huge, heavy, and for experts only. The point should handle the long period well, but it’s not a day for beginners by any stretch.

Overall, the standouts are Tuesday afternoon on the 25th for clean, longer-period small waves, and the window from Sunday the 30th through Wednesday the 2nd for serious, clean, powerful surf for those who can handle it.

Stay safe, stay stoked.

Rusty.

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