Tainohama surfForecast / Shikoku / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 01 May 2026 JST
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Tainohama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tainohama sea temperature is
21.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tainohama this week:

The surf forecast for Tainohama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tainohama in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 1st May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tainohama over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
8
2.3
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
1.1
SW
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
1.2
SSW
5
3
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
8
2
SSW
8
1.3
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.8
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
611
101
103
41
53
42
70
806
575
524
232
72
40
79
74
90
94
86
86
94
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
WSW
10
W
5
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
20
SSW
30
SSW
45
SSW
5
NE
10
E
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
5
ESE
15
S
5
WSW
5
ESE
15
S
5
W
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:50PM1.75m
5:18AM1.73m
6:29PM1.75m
5:45AM1.75m
7:08PM1.70m
6:14AM1.73m
7:49PM1.63m
6:45AM1.69m
8:34PM1.55m
7:18AM1.62m
9:26PM1.46m
7:57AM1.52m
10:31PM1.39m
Low Tide
11:18AM0.05m
11:35PM0.60m
11:52AM-0.02m
00:07AM0.68m
12:26PM-0.05m
00:38AM0.76m
1:02PM-0.03m
1:11AM0.85m
1:41PM0.04m
1:47AM0.93m
2:24PM0.15m
2:31AM1.01m
3:14PM0.28m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:07
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6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:47
2
2
22
8
1
Temp °C
19
20
15
20
20
18
21
22
22
19
18
17
20
20
17
21
21
18
21
21
18
20
17
12
18
19
18
19
18
18
21
18
17
17
19
16
19
19
18
20
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
0.6
SE
9
0.9
SW
8
0.6
SW
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
1.3
SSW
8
0.8
SSW
8
0.5
SW
7
0.6
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.8
ESE
9
Energy kJ
129
65
101
30
41
20
42
38
38
36
35
232
72
25
79
74
90
94
86
86
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.1
S
6
0.5
SE
10
0.2
E
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.3
SE
11
0.5
SE
11
Energy kJ
78
5
45
49
1
48
7
42
41
40
6
4
1
20
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
4
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
Energy kJ
1
11
13
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
8
2.3
SW
8
0.6
WSW
4
1.1
SW
7
0.4
SW
6
1
SW
5
0.5
SSW
5
1.2
SSW
5
3
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
8
2
SSW
8
1
WNW
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
SW
3
Energy kJ
468
611
10
103
13
53
14
70
806
575
524
47
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
3
2
0
0
21
2
36
85
267
0
21
0
0
0
0
64
32
3
0
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Shikoku
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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Information about the Tainohama Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tainohama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tainohama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tainohama surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tainohama) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tainohama may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Tainohama is 21 km (13 miles) from Anan. If you plan a holiday in Shikoku, look for hotels and other accommodation in Anan. Anan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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