Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Takegashima.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tough stretch ahead. The first few days are flat and not worth paddling out for – the swell is tiny, and the conditions are just poor. You’re looking at a quiet start from July 3rd right through to midday on the 6th. That’s a solid gap of almost no usable surf.

Then, things start to shift. On Monday afternoon, July 6th, we finally see a pulse of life. A 3ft swell rolls in from the SE with a 14-second period. The wave energy is moderate (271), and the wind goes glassy, which is a beautiful thing. It’s not going to be big or powerful, but if you're desperate for a gentle session, that evening will be the first real chance.

Tuesday, July 7th, is where it gets real. The morning sees the swell build to 4ft with a very long 18-second period from the SE. The wave energy jumps to 1473, which is a serious step up. But the wind is cross, making it a bit messy. The afternoon is the standout for the whole first week. We’re looking at 7ft of SE groundswell, with that same long 17-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2683. Best of all, the wind swings cross-offshore, cleaning it right up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – a proper session.

Wednesday, July 8th, the swell keeps building but the quality drops. Morning sees 8ft from the SE, energy at 5255, but the wind is cross. The afternoon hits 10ft from the SSE, energy cranking at 6875. These are expert-only waves now (over 8ft), and the cross wind will make them tricky. Not the best look for a clean wave. Same story for Thursday the 9th – huge, powerful swell (12ft, energy over 6000) but it's cross-wind all day, so the wave face will be chopped up.

Here is the absolute standout of the entire outlook. Friday, July 10th. The morning is already impressive with 13ft of S swell at a 17-second period, wave energy at 8619. But it’s the Friday afternoon that will have the hardcore crew frothing. 13ft of clean, powerful S swell (17 seconds), energy at 8267, and the wind goes cross-offshore. This is exceptional surf for experts only. It’s big, it’s clean, and it’s going to be a proper test. For the advanced surfer, that’s the one you circle on the calendar.

After that massive pulse, the ocean goes quiet again. Saturday the 11th and into the next week, it completely flatlines through to July 16th. There’s a small bump on the morning of Sunday, July 12th, with a 6ft S swell (12 sec, energy 833) and glassy conditions, which might offer a little clean, mellow ride for someone who’s patient. But it’s a one-off blip in a long flat spell.

Overall, the surf is pretty quiet until July 6th, then it goes absolutely ballistic from July 7th through 10th. The big stuff from Wednesday to Friday is huge and powerful but often cross-wind – mostly for experts. The real gem is Friday afternoon, July 10th: big, clean, and powerful. After that, prepare for another long wait.

The water temp sits at about 76°F, with an anomaly of 2°F cooler, so slightly cooler than average for the time of year, but nothing too wild.

Rusty, signing off.

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