Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the cards for our local stretch.

The issue is, it's pretty quiet right now with no swell to speak of. We're looking at a solid week of flat, poor conditions from now until the end of the first week of July. You can scratch the board wax off because nothing's happening. It’s a dry spell, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the ocean just shuts down. But don't fret, things are about to get seriously interesting.

The action fires up on the morning of Friday, July 10th. That's our first real standout. Takegashima (a reef break known for being consistent) is going to come alive. We're looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the S, with a very long 17-second period. That's groundswell energy, and it’s packing a massive punch with combined energy of 6883 (strong to very strong). The morning is set to be glassy with clear skies. This is for experts only – at this size, you need your wits about you. The swell direction is S, which is a little east of the optimum E, but the power and the glass will make it a special session. The water is about 76°F, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year.

Then, that Friday afternoon just dials it up even more. The swell jumps to 13 ft from the S, still that 17-second period. The combined energy cranks up to 8279. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. This is a 9 out of 10 day if you're an expert. The setup looks more interesting for paddle surfing than kite surfing.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is the absolute peak. Another 13 ft S swell with that 17-second period, and the energy hits 9677. The morning is glassy again. It’s huge, it’s powerful, and it's for the brave. Be mindful, a long period swell like this can break a bit straight on a beach break, but at a reef like Takegashima, it's going to be spectacular. Crowds are possible here, but with waves this size, it will thin the pack.

Sunday morning, July 12th, the swell crashes, dropping to near flat. There’s a bit of a long window again until the morning of Saturday, July 18th, when we see a much smaller, cleaner pulse of 4 ft from the ESE. The wind is glassy and the energy is moderate (263). It’s a nice little window for a smaller board, a good option for beginners and intermediates.

The other call to mark in your calendar is Sunday morning, July 19th. The swell picks up to 8 ft from the ESE, but the wind switches onshore from the NE at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1336), but the onshore wind will mess up the shape, making it marginal. The following Tuesday morning, July 21st, sees a cleaner option with glassy conditions and a 4 ft ESE swell (428 energy). It’s a fun morning for those who can work around the tide.

So, the bottom line: the week starting Friday, July 10th is where the magic is. That Saturday morning window is your best shot for serious, expert-level waves. Everything else is smaller and more about picking the clean morning windows.

Rusty.

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