Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu at Asakawa over the next couple of weeks. This is a point break that's inconsistent, so don't expect a party every day, but when it lines up, it can be a gem.

Right now, we're looking at a bit of a slow start. Through the early days of July, we've got some small stuff rolling in, but nothing that's really screaming "paddle out." The water temp is sittin' around 76°, a touch colder than usual for this time of year, so a thin wetsuit might not go astray if you're sensitive.

The real action fires up around Wednesday the 8th. We've got a solid 8ft swell from the SSE, with a period of 17 seconds – that's proper groundswell, folks. The combined energy is chunky at 4071 (moderate wave energy). Winds are light and offshore, so it should be clean. This is getting into that bigger range, so it's probably more for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 9th is even bigger – 10ft from the SSE early, with energy at 4817 (moderate wave energy). Still offshore winds, so if you've got the skills and the board for it, this could be a serious session.

And then, hold onto your boardshorts for Friday the 10th. We're looking at a peak: 13ft from the S, 17-second period, and the energy is massive at 10553 (strong wave energy). Winds are light cross-onshore, which could put a bit of texture on it, but this is big, powerful swell. The optimum direction for this break is SE, so the S direction might be a little off, but at this size, it's still gonna be pumping, and definitely for experts only. The combined energy at 10553 is off the charts.

Saturday the 11th keeps the size up with 13ft from the SSW, energy at 9194 (strong wave energy), but we've got a bit more wind, still cross-onshore. This is a serious run of swell, but it's bowling-ball territory.

After that, things wind down. Sunday the 12th drops to 8ft from the SSW, and then we've got a mellow patch for most of the second week. The inconsistency of this break really shows here – there's a gap of several days with no real standout.

Then, hold on, there's a late pulse on Saturday the 18th of July: 5ft from the S at 12 seconds, with glassy winds in the morning. Energy is 791 (weak wave energy), but the conditions could be sweet for a point break.

But the true standout, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is Sunday the 19th of July. We've got 10ft from the ESE, with a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy all day. The energy is 3320 (moderate wave energy), and the swell direction is a great match for the optimum SE. This is about as good as it gets for Asakawa – big, clean, and from the right direction. It's expert territory, but if you can handle it, this is the day.

Given this break is a point, that long-period swell will wrap in nicely and give you some proper lines. And with it being 'sometimes' crowded, expect company if the word gets out.

So, to wrap it up: the first week has some big, powerful swell for the brave, but the real gem is that Sunday the 19th. A bit of a quiet period in between, but that's Asakawa for you. She likes to make you wait.

Rusty.

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