
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period, ESE swell with 29,700 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 29) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 6.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer at Takegashima.
Honestly, the next few days are a write-off. There’s barely a ripple – tiny 1 to 2 ft SE swell with no energy to speak of – and the water’s sitting at a warm 83°, a degree above normal for this time of year. You’d be floating more than surfing. Nothing really starts to happen until Sunday, August 2nd.
That Sunday morning we finally see a bump. The swell ticks up to 2 ft from the ESE, but the real story is the period – 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (239), and with glassy conditions, it’ll be cleaner than anything we’ve seen. It’s small, but it’s a sign of life. The afternoon gets a little lumpy with a cross-shore wind, but the morning window is worth a look.
Monday the 3rd sees the swell jump to 6 ft, and by the afternoon it’s 8 ft from the ESE with a 17 to 18-second period. The energy is ramping up hard (1728 to 3274). The wind is a bit cross or cross-on, so it won’t be perfect, but for a reef break this is starting to look serious. Tuesday the 4th is the standout in the near term – 10 ft to 12 ft ESE swell, still with that long 17-second period, and the energy is thumping (4869 to 7115). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not blown out. This is big, powerful, and for advanced surfers only. If you’re an expert, Tuesday afternoon is the call.
Now, Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are just enormous. We’re talking 18 ft to 31 ft of SE swell. The energy numbers are astronomical (21329 to 52558). This is not paddle surfing – this is a beast. The wind is howling onshore at 22 mph, so it’ll be a mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session. Even the experts should stay well clear.
After that, it drops fast. Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th is a big letdown – 5 ft to 13 ft but with onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. The quality is poor. Monday the 10th is a bit better, with a clean window in the afternoon, but it’s small (2 ft) from the E.
The real long-range promise is Tuesday, August 11th. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 7 ft swell from the E. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit soft and fat, but the energy is there (603) and the wind is zero. It’ll be clean and fun. The afternoon stays clean but drops slightly.
Beyond that, Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th look marginal with onshore wind and big, messy 7 ft to 10 ft swell. Not worth getting excited about.
So, the true standout for the whole period is Tuesday, August 4th afternoon. That 12 ft ESE swell at 17 seconds with light cross-shore wind is the best on offer for the experienced crew. For a smaller, cleaner option, Tuesday, August 11th morning is your glassy, fun-sized session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 48 | 47 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 103 | 199 | 422 | 827 | 1728 | 3243 | 4013 | 4731 | 6868 | 10738 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:49PM1.89m | 5:57AM1.93m | 7:18PM1.91m | 6:39AM1.96m | 7:45PM1.91m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:12PM1.90m | 8:02AM1.91m | 8:40PM1.88m | 8:45AM1.83m | 9:08PM1.85m | 9:33AM1.72m | 9:38PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.18m | 00:21AM0.96m | 12:39PM0.19m | 00:56AM0.86m | 1:15PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.78m | 1:49PM0.33m | 2:06AM0.71m | 2:22PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.66m | 2:55PM0.61m | 3:24AM0.63m | 3:29PM0.78m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 |
17 | 35 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 103 | 199 | 422 | 827 | 1728 | 3243 | 4013 | 4731 | 6868 | 10738 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | ESE 17 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — |
48 | 48 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 28 | 41 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 6 | — | — | 41 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SE 12 | — | S 4 | S 7 | S 4 | SW 5 | SSE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 24 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | W 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — |
— | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 31 | — | 97 | 247 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 384 | 34 | 4 | 466 | 4 | 529 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 34 | 375 | 0 | 6 | 29 | 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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