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Tainohama surfForecast / Shikoku / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 30 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Tainohama surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 21,443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with ESE swell.
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 Saturday (May 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tainohama in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 21ft (6.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tainohama over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 255mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | |
55 | 53 | 49 | 284 | 423 | 371 | 1067 | 1804 | 1949 | 1286 | 1433 | 1482 | 21443 | 5517 | 473 | 219 | 133 | 55 | 39 | 36 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 5:46PM1.73m | 4:45AM1.77m | 6:27PM1.75m | 5:20AM1.79m | 7:07PM1.74m | 5:55AM1.79m | 7:47PM1.71m | 6:33AM1.75m | 8:29PM1.66m | 7:14AM1.69m | 9:12PM1.61m | 8:00AM1.61m | 9:58PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:58AM0.08m | 11:14PM0.88m | 11:36AM0.01m | 11:51PM0.92m | 12:14PM-0.01m | 00:27AM0.95m | 12:52PM0.01m | 1:06AM0.97m | 1:32PM0.08m | 1:47AM0.99m | 2:14PM0.18m | 2:34AM1.00m | 2:59PM0.31m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 11 | 111 | 110 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
23 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
 kJ | 55 | 53 | 49 | 284 | 423 | 371 | 1067 | 1804 | 1949 | 1286 | 1433 | 1351 | 21443 | 5517 | 473 | 219 | 133 | 55 | 39 | 36 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 15 | SSW 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 7 | 85 | 74 | 224 | 333 | 44 | 45 | 40 | 39 | 121 | 7810 | 2183 | 327 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | SSW 5 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 4 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 3 | 22 | 23 | 8 | 45 | 19 | 17 | — | 23 | — | — | — | 4 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 8 | — | NNE 8 | — | NNW 4 | WSW 5 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 75 | 1482 | — | 333 | — | 6 | 36 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 36 | 64 | 451 | 451 | 307 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 406 | 64 |
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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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