Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 18s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 18s period, SE swell with 41,040 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 8.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 26ft (8.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer for Takegashima.
First up, don't get too excited early on. The first few days are a flat spell with nothing to ride. That changes on Sunday, August 2nd, when a long-period groundswell starts to creep in, and by Monday, August 3rd, we’re looking at a solid 6 ft to 7 ft swell from the ESE. The energy is building and the period is a very long 16-17 seconds. That kind of long period can make a reef break like this one really start to pulse.
The real standout window arrives on Wednesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 6th. This is the big stuff. Swell heights jump to 18 ft on Wednesday afternoon and hit 26 ft on Thursday morning, with massive energy readings. The swell direction is SE, which is not the optimum E direction for this spot, and the period is a massive 18 seconds. This is expert territory only – over 8 ft is for the brave, and 26 ft is for the absolute chargers. Unfortunately, the wind turns onshore on Thursday, with a fresh breeze at 18 mph, making it lumpy. For the vast majority of surfers, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
By Saturday, August 8th, the swell is dropping fast, from 13 ft down to 6 ft, but it’s messy with risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore winds. The rest of the second week shows a gradual decline. There’s a bit of a pulse around Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th, with 6 ft to 7 ft ESE swell, but the period is shorter and the energy is moderate. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F, which is about average for the time of year.
So, for the best of the bunch? You’ve got one clear window. Monday, August 4th, and Tuesday, August 5th, are your best shots. The Monday morning shows 10 ft from the ESE with a 17-second period and light cross-shore winds. The energy is very strong. It’s big, but it has the potential to be clean and powerful. Keep in mind this is an advanced reef break, and crowds are listed as "sometimes" – so you might have some company, but it shouldn't be a zoo. After that, it’s either too big, too windy, or too small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 64 | 174 | 612 | 776 | 1608 | 2251 | 3777 | 4358 | 5406 | 8772 | 10814 | 17650 | 28080 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:30AM1.59m | 10:12PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:11AM0.63m | 4:06PM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 18 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 |
| kJ | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 174 | 612 | 776 | 1608 | 2251 | 3777 | 4358 | 5406 | 8772 | 10814 | 17650 | 28080 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | ESE 17 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 28 | 64 | 120 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 4 | ESE 19 | SE 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | SW 5 | E 9 | NE 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 60 | 6 | — | — | 37 | 64 | 32 | 46 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 20 | 284 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 561 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 32 | 375 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 467 | 50 |
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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).
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