Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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