
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takegashima this week:
The surf forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We're looking at a 16-day window for Takegashima, and it's a proper story of two halves. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off, but then a serious window of opportunity opens up, albeit for the bold and the experienced.
The first real surf on offer is a slow build. From Friday the 11th through to the middle of the following week, it's a struggle. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is often on it. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the low hundreds or even below 100 (e.g., 153 on Friday morning). It's not a time to be excited. There's a brief moment on Tuesday the 15th where the morning glass-off with 4ft of SE swell looks promising, but the overall energy is still moderate (244) and the quality is just 'good' at best. It's a bit of a tease.
From Wednesday the 16th it goes quiet again until the real story begins. The standout is undeniably the weekend of the 19th and 20th. This is where the forecast gets a bit emotional. On Saturday the 19th, we start seeing a big, long-period SE groundswell pushing in. The morning is 13ft of SE swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive (8856). The wind is light onshore, but the sheer size is the headline. By Sunday the 20th, it's still pumping 15ft of SE swell with the same 16-second period, and the energy stays huge (9924). This is not for the faint-hearted. With waves over 8ft, this is strictly for advanced surfers only. The long period (16 seconds) means the waves will have plenty of power and shape, but at a reef break, it will be a heavy, powerful wave. Expect crowds to be likely as the word gets out.
The kicker, though, is Monday the 21st. The forecast is for an absolute monster, with 28ft to 36ft of SSE swell. The energy readings are off the chart (over 64,000). The wind is a strong cross-onshore, but the problem isn't the wind; the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is way beyond expert level, more of a "watch from the cliff" kind of day. The swell then drops drastically on the 22nd, with gale-force winds and heavy rain, finishing the run.
After that, it's back to the small stuff. The 23rd has clean offshore winds with 3ft swell, but it's weak. The 24th is tiny and glassy, but with no energy. The tail end of the window on the 26th shows a 5ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, which could be a fun little mellow session if the wind holds, but it's a distant thought after the big weekend.
To sum it up, the best on offer is the Saturday 19th through Sunday 20th. That's your window. It's a heavy, powerful groundswell hitting a reef break. It's a standout for the sheer size and energy, but it's not a beginner's game. The Monday 21st is a spectacle, but not a surfable one for anyone. For the rest of the period, you're better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
143 | 129 | 143 | 106 | 45 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 50 | 201 | 123 | 155 | 216 | 226 | 186 | 138 | 105 | 112 | 105 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:27AM1.96m | 6:07PM1.91m | 6:07AM2.02m | 6:32PM1.94m | 6:45AM2.04m | 6:56PM1.95m | 7:23AM2.02m | 7:21PM1.95m | 8:01AM1.94m | 7:45PM1.92m | 8:43AM1.83m | 8:12PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.75m | 11:51AM0.38m | 00:02AM0.61m | 12:23PM0.42m | 00:34AM0.49m | 12:54PM0.50m | 1:06AM0.40m | 1:24PM0.61m | 1:39AM0.36m | 1:53PM0.74m | 2:15AM0.36m | 2:23PM0.88m | 2:54AM0.40m | ||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
6:16 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 8 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 9 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
143 | 129 | 143 | 106 | 45 | 34 | 24 | 32 | 50 | 201 | 123 | 155 | 216 | 226 | 186 | 138 | 105 | 112 | 105 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | E 15 | E 14 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 4 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 7 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 5 |
12 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 4 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 15 | S 6 | S 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 |
17 | 5 | 9 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 |
1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 375 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 0 |
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Information about the Takegashima Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Takegashima provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Takegashima can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Takegashima 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 (Takegashima) 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 Takegashima 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.
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