Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Takegashima.

We’re looking at a slow start. The first week or so is pretty flat, with only tiny, weak waves. The water temp is sitting at 83°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell energy is mostly in the low double digits, like 40 or 45 (weak energy), and the wave heights are only around 1ft to 2ft. It’s a bit of a tease. The wind is often glassy or light, especially on the Thursday and Friday mornings, but there just isn’t enough push to get excited about. The surf is described as "poor" or "very ordinary" through the end of July and into the first of August.

Now, things start to cook on Sunday, August 2nd. The swell picks up to 4ft in the morning, and 5ft by the afternoon, both from the ESE. The period is a solid 16 seconds, a nice long-period groundswell. The energy jumps into the three-digit range, hitting 689 in the morning and 947 in the afternoon (moderate wave energy). The wind is glassy in the morning, with a light breeze in the afternoon. This is the first real standout.

The peak of the action is on Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th. Monday morning the swell is 6ft, but it’s a bit cross-on. The real gem is Monday afternoon: 7ft of ESE swell with a 18-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is massive, at 2425 (strong wave energy). Tuesday morning is the absolute best: 7ft from the E, 18-second period, glassy conditions. The energy is 2879, the highest of the whole run. This is big, powerful, long-period groundswell. For a reef break like Takegashima, that’s perfect. The waves will be well-shaped, and the long gaps between sets make paddling out easier. But, because it’s over 7ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers.

The swell fades from Wednesday, August 5th, with the morning still holding 5ft and glassy conditions (energy 1368), dropping to 4ft in the afternoon. By Thursday, it’s back down to 2ft, and by Friday, we’re flat again.

The one true standout is Tuesday, August 4th morning at Takegashima. That’s the one to circle. Big, clean, powerful E swell with glassy conditions. The other big day is Monday afternoon, August 3rd, which is also excellent but with a light cross-off wind. The Saturday and Sunday before that are building, but the Monday and Tuesday are the peak. These are the only two days really worth chasing in this whole 16-day window. The rest is either tiny or not worth the paddle.

Rusty, signing off.

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