Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Takegashima.

First up, we've got a pretty quiet start for the next few days. Wednesday through to Sunday morning is looking slim to none, a real flat spell with next to nothing rideable. The swell energy is barely registering, so don't bother paddling out until something changes.

The first real stir happens on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning sees a pulse of long-period groundswell come through, but it's messy with a cross-onshore wind. The energy is picking up though (173) and by the afternoon, it's got a bit more push (411) but still not clean enough to get excited about. Monday the 3rd sees the swell building nicely into the 5 ft to 6 ft range from the ESE with a very long 16 to 17 second period. The energy is ramping up hard (1235 to 1839) and the wind stays light, but it's cross-shore, so the waves will be a bit jumbled. It's surfable but not the best. This is still a bit marginal for the average punter.

Now, the real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is already looking big with 15 ft swell, but the wind is cross-onshore. The real magic window is Wednesday afternoon. The forecast is for a solid 18 ft of ESE groundswell with an 18-second period, and the wind is forecast to blow straight offshore from the NE. The energy is absolutely pumping (18198), and the conditions are predicted to be favorable. This is a serious, powerful groundswell that will be heaving down that reef. This is the best on offer. Be warned though, at this size over 8 ft, it's strictly for experts only. The long period will make for some proper, set waves with long waits between them, but the takeoff will be critical.

Thursday the 6th stays huge, with 26 ft to 30 ft swell, but the wind is cranking onshore at 25 to 31 mph, making it a complete write-off for real surfing. Friday the 7th is still massive but with insane cross-shore winds, just a mess.

The swell drops back over the weekend of the 8th and 9th. Saturday the 8th has 11 ft dropping to 8 ft from the S with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is dropping (2558 to 1221). Sunday the 9th is a nice clean-up day, with 4 ft to 3 ft of ESE swell, a 13-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is moderate (645 to 821), and it's described as "very good surf conditions." This is a great, clean option for the more manageable-sized swell.

The following week, from the 10th onwards, sees a return to smaller, cleaner waves, with a fun little pulse on the 13th of August, with 6 ft of ESE swell and a 9-second period, glassy conditions, and good energy (916). It's a nice end to the run but nothing to top that Wednesday.

Rusty, signing off.

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