
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with 10,011 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s 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 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a proper sequence of groundswell heading our way at Takegashima, a reef break that handles an easterly direction best. The water is sitting at 76°, which is about 3° colder than usual for this time of year – you’ll feel that slight chill when you first get in.
The early part of the week is building. Wednesday the 8th is a write-off with a messy cross-shore wind and marginal conditions, not worth paddling out. Thursday the 9th sees swell climbing to 8ft to 10ft from the SSE, but the cross-shore wind keeps things average. Not your day.
Now, Friday the 10th steps up proper. Morning starts glassy with an 12ft S swell at a long 16 seconds, energy reading is 6069 (strong). That’s a solid groundswell for experts. By the afternoon it hits 13ft from the south, 17-second period, clean with a cross-off breeze, and an energy of 8183 (very strong). This is the standout of the first week. The swell direction is south, which isn't the break’s optimum east, but the power is there and the wind is good. Expect it to be a bit orderly with those long gaps between sets – not a beginner wave at this size.
Saturday the 11th morning still has 13ft at 17 seconds but the cross-shore wind puts a crumble on it, still manageable for experts. By afternoon it’s flat – zero swell. Sunday the 12th is tiny and not worth mentioning, with only 0.3ft to 2ft.
The middle of the following week picks up a bit. From Monday the 13th afternoon we get a 4ft S swell at 11 seconds, clean cross-off wind, and an energy of 384 (moderate). It’s a small window of okay waves before conditions drop off again. The rest of the week from the 14th to the 16th is small, with inconsistent pulses in the 2ft to 5ft range and mixed winds.
Now, we fast forward to a real event brewing. Friday the 17th morning: glassy conditions with another big pulse – 12ft from the SSE, 12-second period, energy 5016 (very strong). That’s a morning for experts only, under clean skies. The swell direction is close to optimum and the wind is offshore – this is promising.
The big show is on Monday the 20th afternoon. By then we’re looking at 16ft from the ESE, 16-second period, glassy, with an energy reading of 12446 (very strong). That’s a massive, long-period groundswell. This is the best of the entire forecast. It’s a long-range call so there’s less certainty, but if it hits, it’s going to be exceptional – just for experts. The direction is straight in from the break’s optimum. It will be big and powerful. Don’t even think about it if you’re not experienced.
After that peak, Tuesday the 21st morning has a huge 23ft SE swell at 14 seconds and energy over 33000 (very strong), but with a cross-onshore wind and the file suggests it may be too big for the break. That’s a beast; likely more interesting for tow surfing or just watching. The rest of the week from the 22nd onwards drops back to smaller swell with mixed winds and only marginal conditions.
If you’re going to chase one day, make it Friday the 10th afternoon or Monday the 20th afternoon – both big, powerful, and clean, with the 20th being the absolute standout if it materializes. Be aware that the 20th is still over a week away, so keep an eye on updates.
Stay safe.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 15 | SE 10 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | SE 15 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1882 | 2314 | 3156 | 3009 | 3288 | 3545 | 6069 | 8183 | 9844 | 8897 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 52 | 555 | 159 | 351 | 59 | 73 | 380 | 933 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:29PM1.45m | 00:06AM1.64m | 2:09PM1.45m | 1:03AM1.64m | 3:37PM1.53m | 2:04AM1.65m | 4:41PM1.63m | 3:04AM1.70m | 5:29PM1.72m | 3:59AM1.75m | 6:09PM1.80m | 4:49AM1.82m | 6:44PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM1.01m | 7:15AM0.63m | 7:11PM1.13m | 8:25AM0.53m | 8:35PM1.20m | 9:27AM0.41m | 9:47PM1.21m | 10:19AM0.29m | 10:43PM1.17m | 11:06AM0.20m | 11:28PM1.12m | 11:48AM0.14m | 00:09AM1.05m | ||||||||
4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
1882 | 2314 | 3156 | 3009 | 3288 | 3545 | 6069 | 8183 | 9844 | 8897 | 7740 | 6817 | 3246 | 1700 | 555 | 159 | 351 | 229 | 163 | 380 | 933 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | E 8 | S 19 | E 8 | S 18 | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
803 | 917 | 36 | 475 | 46 | 963 | — | 2084 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 52 | 261 | 218 | 17 | 31 | 70 | 128 | 100 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 18 | 16 | 59 | 73 | 68 | 99 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 |
— | — | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 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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