
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, SE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with 29,137 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with ESE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into this. The 16-day window for Takegashima has some proper muscle rolling through, but you gotta pick your moments. The first week is where the real action is, with some huge, powerful groundswell coming in, but a lot of it is simply too big for anyone but the hardcore crew. The second week fades off into small, weak stuff, so don’t sleep on the early days.
Right now, through Sunday the 2nd, we’ve got a solid start. Glassy conditions, clean lines, with an ESE swell averaging 4ft and a long 16-second period. The water is at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like bathwater. The combined energy is moderate at 683. It’s not the biggest of the window, but it’s the most rideable, quality surf for a standard surfer.
Monday the 3rd sees the swell building to 5ft, with the same long period, but the wind swings cross-on and we get some questionable conditions. Monday afternoon picks up to 6ft but the wind is messy. Not the call.
Tuesday the 4th is where it starts to get serious. Morning sees 8ft ESE swell, still with that 16-second pulse, and combined energy jumping to 4446 – moderate, but punchy. It’s already pushing into expert-only territory though, especially with cross-on wind. Tuesday afternoon climbs to 10ft from ESE, 17-second period, energy at 6021. The wind is light cross-shore, but the size is big. This is for experienced surfers only.
The standout of the whole outlook is Wednesday the 5th. Morning brings a 15ft SE groundswell, 17-second period, and clean offshore wind from the ENE. Combined energy is a massive 11299 – strong. This is heavy, powerful, and lined up perfectly for a reef break. This is not for the faint-hearted, and it’s likely too big for beginners. If you’re advanced and looking for a session, this is the one. The afternoon stays huge at 16ft but the wind turns cross-on so the morning is the clear winner.
Thursday the 6th is just colossal. 21ft swell, 18-second period in the morning, 17-second in the afternoon. Combined energy hits 24428 and 26349 – very strong. The wind is onshore or cross-on, strong, and it’s just too much for a paddle board. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Expert only, and even then, it’s a monster.
Friday the 7th is still huge, 21ft and 20ft with similar energy. Onshore and cross-on wind. Same story – too big, too messy. Stick to the Wednesday window.
From Saturday the 8th, it drops quickly. 15ft in the morning with poor conditions, then 10ft in the afternoon but with a short 9-second period and strong cross-on wind. The quality is gone. This pattern of poor surf, rain squalls, and lumpy wind continues through to Tuesday the 11th. It’s a gap of about four days of no real recommendations.
Wednesday the 12th is the first sign of life again. Morning sees a glassy 2ft S swell, 12-second period, combined energy weak at 244. It’s clean but tiny. Wednesday afternoon improves to 4ft S swell, 12 seconds, with cross-off wind, and the energy picks up to 521. This is surfable but nothing special.
Thursday the 13th morning is clean and glassy again, with 3ft S swell at 11 seconds, weak energy at 253. Nice for a longboard, but not a day to write home about.
Friday the 14th offers similar small, glassy conditions – 3ft and 3ft S swell, weak energy, but clean. Good for a quiet session if you’re desperate.
After that, from Saturday the 15th through the end of the outlook on Monday the 17th, it’s mostly flat to small, with onshore winds and poor conditions. The combined energy drops below 200 most of the time. Not worth the paddle.
So, the true standout is Wednesday the 5th, morning session at Takegashima – that 15ft SE groundswell with a 17-second period and clean offshore wind is the best on offer. It’s a proper, heavy reef break wave. The second-best window is the initial glassy 4ft on Sunday the 2nd – clean, fun, and much more accessible. After the first week, it’s pretty much a write-off for quality surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
671 | 621 | 1223 | 1393 | 3606 | 3839 | 5295 | 8395 | 11299 | 14334 | 18179 | 24428 | 26349 | 26982 | 21967 | 18177 | 10546 | 9408 | 1672 | 1824 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:40PM1.88m | 8:45AM1.83m | 9:08PM1.85m | 9:33AM1.72m | 9:38PM1.80m | 10:30AM1.59m | 10:12PM1.75m | 11:49AM1.48m | 10:54PM1.69m | 1:46PM1.44m | 11:54PM1.64m | 3:40PM1.52m | 1:21AM1.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.66m | 2:55PM0.61m | 3:24AM0.63m | 3:29PM0.78m | 4:11AM0.63m | 4:06PM0.96m | 5:09AM0.65m | 4:51PM1.14m | 6:23AM0.65m | 6:05PM1.29m | 7:51AM0.60m | 8:11PM1.35m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 23 |
Temp °C | 34 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 39 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
671 | 621 | 1223 | 1393 | 3606 | 3839 | 5295 | 8395 | 11299 | 14334 | 18179 | 24428 | 26349 | 26982 | 21967 | 18177 | 10546 | 9408 | 7842 | 7138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — |
4 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1310 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 3 | E 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 |
8 | 5 | 20 | 114 | 132 | 607 | 726 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2457 | 1478 | 2181 | — | 1672 | 1824 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 11 | 34 | 532 | 11 | 437 | 1793 | 437 | 2339 | 467 | 467 | 467 | 467 | 467 |
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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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