Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got a look at what's coming up for Takegashima. This spot is a reef break, so it's one for the more experienced crew, and it's consistent. The water's sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 84°.

Alright, let's be straight with you - the first week is a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions right through to the start of the second week. The early days, like Tuesday the 1st, have tiny surf at 1 ft to 2 ft from the ESE with cross-shore winds, so it's not worth paddling out for. From Wednesday the 2nd through to Monday the 7th, the swell bumps up to around 4 ft to 6 ft, but it's riddled with onshore winds, rain, and generally poor conditions. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best, hitting 114 to 462, but it's just not clean. A glimmer shows on Thursday the 3rd morning with glassy conditions on 4 ft SSE swell, but the energy is still weak at 218, so it's more of a hopeful paddle than a standout session.

Then we get into some real action. From Tuesday the 8th, the swell really starts pumping. Tuesday morning sees 10 ft from the ESE, but with a strong onshore wind, it's messy and heavy - combined energy jumps to 2581. That's getting big and only for the experienced. The following days, Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, get even bigger, with 13 ft to 15 ft SE swell and cross-on winds. The energy is massive, hitting 6311 and 6036, but the wind is spoiling it. It's more of a kitesurfing show than a clean paddle session.

Now, the standout. If you're holding out for the best, it's Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Saturday afternoon is the real gem: clear skies, light offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph, and a solid 10 ft swell from the SE with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1598, and the wind is offshore, giving you clean, lined-up waves. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Sunday morning is also a beauty - glassy, with 8 ft SE swell and a period of 9 seconds, energy at 1192. The swell direction is from the SE, which is a good angle for Takegashima, and with glassy conditions, it's going to be super clean. Expect crowds, as it's a spot that can get busy when it's good.

Looking further out, Tuesday the 15th is a massive one, but it's for the hardcore only. The morning has 18 ft SE swell, but the notes say it's too big for this break. The afternoon, however, is glassy with 16 ft SE swell, period 13 seconds, and exceptional conditions for the experts. The energy is a staggering 7805, so it's a beast of a session for the brave. After that, by Wednesday the 16th, things settle back to 7 ft with cross-shore winds, so it's back to marginal.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust, but the second week delivers. The standout is definitely Saturday the 12th afternoon and Sunday the 13th morning for clean, solid waves. For the big-wave crew, Tuesday the 15th afternoon is one for the memory books.

Rusty.

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