Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,790 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down Takegashima. This is a reef break that dishes out serious power, and it ain't for the faint of heart. We got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a slow start.
The first real action kicks off on Wednesday the 26th. Wednesday morning is the standout early call. We’re looking at a 7ft south swell with a solid 11-second period. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSW, which is gonna keep the face of Takegashima clean and lined up. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 84°, which is a real bonus. The combined energy is pumping at 1044, so there’s plenty of grunt in the water. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but with that size and power, it’s not a beginner wave. Crowds are possible here, so be ready to share.
The swell drops off a bit through the rest of the week into the weekend, with cleaner but smaller options. Thursday and Friday offer smaller, manageable waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, but the quality is just okay. By Saturday and Sunday the 29th and 30th, the swell is tiny, barely 0.6ft to 1.0ft, with glassy conditions but no real surf to speak of.
Now, hold on to your boards, because things get interesting around the 1st of September. A long-period groundswell starts to build, but it’s messy. Tuesday afternoon the 1st sees a 5ft south swell with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and it’s raining. The energy is huge (1381), but the conditions are marginal.
The real power shows up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. We’re talking a 10ft south swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is a cross-off. The energy is massive at 4186. This is big, powerful groundswell. For a reef like Takegashima, that long period means the waves will be very well-shaped and have plenty of punch, but the sets will be widely spaced. Even with the clean cross-off wind, this is strictly for experts. The size alone (over 8ft) makes it a no-go for anyone else. The swell holds through the 3rd and 4th, dropping slowly, with clean conditions continuing. The 3rd afternoon is a standout with a 7ft south swell and a gentle offshore breeze.
The real fireworks, though, are further out. Keep an eye on the 8th and 9th of September. The 8th afternoon is looking exceptional, with a 12ft south-southeast swell and a 11-second period. The wind is a glassy cross-off from the SE, and the combined energy is a wild 5839. The 9th morning is also a standout: a 10ft south-southeast swell with glassy conditions and energy at 3123. This is top-tier, expert-level surf. The direction is a match for the optimum, and the wind is perfect. It’s a long way out, so it’s a promising call, but one to watch closely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 181 | 206 | 179 | 203 | 58 | 52 | 71 | 17 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 64 | 170 | 227 | 207 | 1435 | 2136 | 2560 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:50PM1.85m | 5:10AM1.91m | 6:16PM1.90m | 5:52AM1.99m | 6:40PM1.94m | 6:31AM2.03m | 7:05PM1.95m | 7:10AM2.03m | 7:30PM1.95m | 7:49AM1.98m | 7:55PM1.93m | 8:29AM1.89m | 8:20PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:28PM0.93m | 11:46AM0.31m | 00:00AM0.79m | 12:20PM0.32m | 00:32AM0.66m | 12:52PM0.37m | 1:04AM0.56m | 1:23PM0.47m | 1:36AM0.48m | 1:53PM0.59m | 2:11AM0.45m | 2:23PM0.74m | 2:49AM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 15 | 12 | 28 |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | E 12 | SSE 13 |
565 | 308 | 206 | 179 | 203 | 58 | 52 | 71 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 57 | 36 | 64 | 170 | 227 | 207 | 1435 | 3 | 2560 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | E 11 | SSW 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | E 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | E 13 | — | E 11 |
249 | 181 | 154 | 10 | 44 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 22 | 41 | 132 | 3 | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | SW 8 | ESE 11 | E 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | ESE 10 | SW 10 | S 12 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | — | — | — |
29 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 4 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | — |
— | — | 378 | 133 | 238 | 116 | 94 | — | 73 | 76 | 71 | 22 | 55 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 2136 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 490 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 50 | 512 | 512 | 396 |
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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.
Takegashima is 33 km (20 miles) from Muroto. If you plan a holiday in Shikoku, look for hotels and other accommodation in Muroto. Muroto has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











