Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on offer at Takegashima.

First thing you need to know: this is a reef break, so when the big stuff comes, it’s for the experienced crew. Right now, the water is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a huge deal but nice for a long session.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday the 29th is a write-off, tiny 0.7 ft SSE swell and just poor conditions. Sunday the 30th is a little better, we see 2 ft S swell with a short 7-second period. The standout for the early part is Sunday morning with glassy conditions, clean lines, but it’s small. Not much to get excited about, but it’s a start.

Monday the 31st is similar, still 2 ft, same S swell, clean but small. Tuesday the 1st of September sees a bit more energy, with the combined swell energy up to 177 (moderate), and the swell hitting 3 ft from the S, but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit tricky. Still, it’s surfable.

Now, the first real standout comes on Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The morning is a bit cross-onshore, but the afternoon? Thursday afternoon is glassy. That’s 8 ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1368 (strong). This is the best session of the early window, and it’s for experienced surfers only.

Friday the 4th drops off a bit, but then Saturday the 5th of September brings another big one. Saturday morning is glassy with a 10 ft ESE swell, 9-second period, and energy at 1503 (strong). That’s a big, powerful swell. The wind is off, so it’s clean, but it’s big. This is expert territory.

The wind turns ugly on Sunday the 6th, with strong cross-onshore winds messing up the 10 ft ESE swell. That’s a messy day. Monday the 7th is better, with the morning cross-shore but the afternoon cleaning up into a cross-offshore wind, with 8 ft ESE swell and 10-second period. That’s another quality session for the advanced crew.

We’ve got a solid run from Tuesday the 8th through Wednesday the 9th. Tuesday morning is glassy with 7 ft ESE swell, 9-second period, and energy at 632. That’s clean, fun, and powerful. Wednesday morning is also glassy, with 5 ft ESE swell, but the period is a very long 13 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and it’s going to be a bit more walled up at this reef, but still a good session.

The later part of the week, from the 10th, fades back to small, messy stuff. The swell drops to 3 ft or less, and the wind is a problem. Not recommended.

The last day with any real potential is Saturday the 12th of September. The morning has 6 ft from the E, 9-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and a bit messy. The afternoon is glassy but only 3 ft and a short 6-second period – not great shape.

So, the standout sessions are clearly Thursday afternoon the 3rd and Saturday morning the 5th of September. Both are glassy or clean, with significant swell, but they are for advanced surfers only. The reef can get heavy. If you’re not experienced, stick to the small days and don’t paddle out when it’s over 8 ft.

Rusty.

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