Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start for Takegashima. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross winds messing up the surface. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 85°F.

We’ve got a bit of energy building from the 2nd of September, with a small bump in swell height and combined energy hitting 235 (moderate), but the period is short at 8 seconds and the wind is cross. It’s still marginal, not really worth getting excited about.

Right, now for the real story. The standout window is from the 9th of September. Wednesday morning is shaping up to be a beauty. The swell picks up to 8ft from the ESE with a very long period of 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions, and the combined energy is a massive 2741 (strong). This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. This is for experienced surfers only, as 8ft is getting big. The following afternoon sees the swell even bigger at 10ft, still clean with a light cross-off wind. Again, this is expert territory.

Then, on the 11th of September, Friday afternoon, we get another cracker. The swell drops back to 6ft from the south, but it’s still a long period of 12 seconds. The wind is glassy again, and the energy is 1249 (strong). This is a much more manageable size for strong intermediates, and the clean conditions will make it a joy.

The 12th of September Saturday morning has an 8ft swell, but the period has dropped to 8 seconds, so it’s more of a wind swell. Still, glassy conditions and moderate energy (715) mean it could be fun for those who like a bit of power.

The 13th of September Sunday morning is a weird one – a massive 16ft south swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is onshore and the energy is through the roof at 4852 (very strong). This is a dangerous, messy beast. Only for the absolute top-tier crew, and even then, it’s marginal.

After that, things settle right down. The 14th of September has a small, clean, glassy 4ft south swell, a nice little finisher for the patient surfer.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the 9th of September Wednesday morning for the big, clean, glassy groundswell, closely followed by the 11th of September Friday afternoon for a slightly smaller but equally clean session. The rest of the run is a mix of small and messy or just too big. Get on it while it’s clean.

Rusty.

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