Asakawa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Asakawa over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a standout morning on Monday, 24 August. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is just about spot on for the time of year, nothing unusual there. The swell is coming straight out of the southeast at 4ft, with a period of 19 seconds – that’s proper long-period groundswell, full of energy and shape. The combined energy is a solid 1288 (moderate wave energy), and with glassy conditions and a light SSE breeze, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. Because it’s a point break, that long period should wrap in beautifully, offering long, rippable walls. It’s inconsistent though, so you’ll need patience, but the waves that come through will be worth it. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday afternoon, the swell jumps up to 7ft from the SE, still with a nice 16-second period, but the wind swings onshore from the south, making it a bit of a mixed bag. The energy is up to 2408, so there’s plenty of power, but the conditions aren’t as clean.

Tuesday the 25th morning sees even bigger surf – 10ft from the SSE, period 15 seconds, and energy at 4017. That’s strong wave energy. This is getting into the big stuff, only for experienced surfers. The wind is light onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy.

Wednesday the 26th is losing steam, with a 7ft SSE swell and cross-onshore winds building to 12 mph by the afternoon. The energy drops to 1765, and it’s looking choppy and unappealing. Thursday and Friday are even smaller, with winds messing things up, and the swell drops below 5ft by the weekend. From the 29th of August through to the 1st of September, we’ve got a real flat spell – tiny waves under 3ft, mostly messy wind, and poor conditions. There’s a long gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Then, on Wednesday the 2nd of September, things perk up. The morning has a 6ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is 1377. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is light from the ENE. The real highlight is Wednesday afternoon: 7ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, and clean cross-offshore winds from the NNE at 9 mph. The energy is 1428, and it’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the best call of the second week, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the forecast.

After that, the swell fades again through the 3rd to the 8th of September, with small, weak, and often choppy conditions. Nothing else really stands out.

So, for the best of the outlook: Monday morning, 24 August at Asakawa is your top pick. Clean, glassy, long-period groundswell from the southeast. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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