Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 7,713 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
We're looking at a slow start, but there's a real pulse of energy building for the second half of the period. The main event is definitely Takegashima, a reef setup that needs a solid SE to E groundswell to really fire. The water is a touch warmer than average for this time of year at 85°, which is nice.
The first few days are a write-off. We've got a bit of a gap here. Thursday the 3rd morning shows a moment of hope with glassy conditions and a 4ft SSE swell, but the energy is weak (282) and the period is short. It's a tease. Friday the 4th through Sunday the 6th is a total loss with heavy rain, onshore winds, and building but messy swell. Monday the 7th is equally poor, with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions.
Then things get interesting. Tuesday the 8th afternoon is a standout. The combined energy jumps to a massive 3716, with a 13ft SE swell rolling in at 11 seconds. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, creating clean conditions. This is proper, powerful groundswell and it's only for the experienced crew. At over 8ft, this is expert territory. The following morning, Wednesday the 9th, is even better, with an 12ft SE swell at a very long 13 seconds and zero wind – dead glassy. The energy is peaking at 4209, but the period is so long that at a beach break it might be a bit tricky, but on a reef like Takegashima, it's going to be an absolute dream. That Wednesday morning session is the best on offer, no question.
We then get another lull. Thursday the 10th through Sunday the 13th morning sees a drop in size and messy winds, but there are some clean windows. Saturday the 12th afternoon and Sunday the 13th morning both have clean, glassy conditions with a 5ft to 6ft ESE swell, which is a fun size for a wider range of surfers. The energy is moderate (329 and 476).
Looking further ahead, Tuesday the 15th afternoon has a weird one – a tiny 2ft swell but from the SSE with an extremely long 18-second period. The energy is still moderate (450), and the clean cross-offshore wind will make for some long, lines but small. Then the next big pulse arrives on Wednesday the 16th morning. Another 12ft SE swell at 12 seconds, with a combined energy of 3032 and light cross-offshore winds. Another expert-only session, but it's a long-range call so keep an eye on it. The wind turns onshore that afternoon and the following days are blown out again.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. The absolute standout is Wednesday the 9th morning at Takegashima, with the Tuesday the 8th afternoon and Wednesday the 16th morning as the other top-tier, expert-only windows. The weekend of the 12th and 13th offers the best chance for the average punter to get some clean, fun waves.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 170mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 311mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
206 | 164 | 157 | 294 | 408 | 631 | 464 | 194 | 301 | 695 | 878 | 790 | 908 | 662 | 865 | 571 | 542 | 2866 | 3716 | 7713 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:48PM1.85m | 10:06AM1.62m | 9:18PM1.78m | 11:21AM1.49m | 9:56PM1.69m | 1:30PM1.45m | 10:59PM1.59m | 3:29PM1.53m | 1:00AM1.54m | 4:18PM1.64m | 2:46AM1.61m | 4:50PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:32AM0.50m | 3:25PM1.07m | 4:25AM0.57m | 4:05PM1.22m | 5:39AM0.64m | 5:24PM1.36m | 7:18AM0.66m | 8:15PM1.36m | 8:48AM0.59m | 9:40PM1.24m | 9:50AM0.50m | 10:25PM1.08m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 29 | 67 | 31 | 32 | — | — | 9 | 22 | 19 | 53 | 8 | 20 | 170 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | — | SE 12 |
206 | 164 | 157 | 294 | 408 | 631 | 464 | 194 | 301 | 695 | 878 | 790 | 56 | 662 | 14 | 571 | 542 | — | — | 6858 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | — | SSW 9 | — | E 9 | SSW 8 | — | — | — |
58 | 37 | 33 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 64 | 154 | 292 | 375 | 154 | 57 | — | 25 | — | 74 | 28 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | — | SW 11 | E 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 7 | — | 61 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | E 4 | NNE 2 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | E 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 |
— | 16 | 8 | 1 | 26 | 39 | 61 | 4 | 31 | 28 | — | — | 908 | — | 865 | — | 171 | 2866 | 3716 | 7713 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 34 | 50 | 4 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 276 | 375 | 34 | 34 | 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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