
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, ESE swell with 4,159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with E 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I’m looking at our little corner here, and the first thing to say is: it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a gap right at the start before anything really worth paddling out for shows up. The first good window is from Tuesday the 15th of September, but it’s brief. After that, there’s a long, dry spell of poor to marginal conditions until we get a couple of promising sessions later on.
Alright, the standout moment is on Tuesday the 15th of September in the afternoon. Takegashima is looking like the place to be. We’ve got a 4ft south-east swell rolling in, period of 9 seconds – that’s a decent little groundswell with some push behind it. The combined energy is a solid 217 (moderate), and here’s the real gem: the wind is glassy, 3 mph from the ENE. That means the surface is going to be clean, smooth, and offering up some proper lined-up walls on that reef. Water temp is 82°, which is about normal for this time of year. This is your session – a classic pick for anyone who knows the spot. It’s an advanced break, and with crowds marked as “sometimes,” you might get a few out, but it’s worth it.
Now, Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are a write-off – onshore winds and poor conditions kill it. Friday the 18th is marginal at best; you get a 4ft swell but the wind is cross-on and choppy. Saturday the 19th is a bit of a tease – the swell jumps to 8ft with a very long period of 14 seconds (combined energy of 2458 – strong), but the wind is onshore and it’s a messy setup. That kind of long-period groundswell can make a reef like Takegashima a bit too straight and tricky for most. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s not clean.
You’re looking at a long gap from the 20th of September right through to the end of the week – mostly onshore winds, rain, and dropping swell. The 27th of September has a fleeting moment: Sunday morning sees a tiny 2ft SSE swell with glassy conditions, but the period is short (8 seconds) and energy is weak (104). It’s surfable, but ordinary.
The next real potential pops up on Tuesday the 29th of September morning. A 4ft SE swell with a period of 11 seconds – combined energy of 467 (moderate) – and light offshore wind from NNE. That’s a far better look for Takegashima. Cleaner lines, more shape, and that longer period will bring good energy. This is your second-best call, and knowing the pattern, it’s worth keeping an eye on as it gets closer.
So overall: Tuesday the 15th afternoon is your absolute top pick. The 29th of September morning is the backup. Everything else in between is either blown out or too small. No major standouts beyond that in the 16-day window – the swell just fades into junk. But hey, that one glassy afternoon is a beauty. Stay tuned.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
202 | 178 | 112 | 96 | 79 | 79 | 65 | 223 | 254 | 359 | 444 | 2452 | 2177 | 2171 | 2940 | 2894 | 4007 | 3120 | 1793 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:45PM1.92m | 8:43AM1.83m | 8:12PM1.88m | 9:30AM1.70m | 8:41PM1.81m | 10:31AM1.56m | 9:14PM1.72m | 12:08PM1.46m | 10:02PM1.61m | 2:24PM1.49m | 11:44PM1.51m | 3:35PM1.58m | 1:58AM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:15AM0.36m | 2:23PM0.88m | 2:54AM0.40m | 2:54PM1.03m | 3:40AM0.48m | 3:29PM1.18m | 4:41AM0.58m | 4:26PM1.31m | 6:08AM0.66m | 6:56PM1.36m | 7:51AM0.65m | 9:00PM1.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | 5 | 2 | 7 | 18 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | E 11 |
202 | 178 | 112 | 96 | 79 | 79 | 65 | 223 | 254 | 359 | 444 | 2452 | 2177 | 2171 | 2940 | 2894 | 4007 | 3120 | 1793 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | S 10 | ESE 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | S 9 |
14 | 12 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 188 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | E 14 | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | E 18 | S 10 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
— | 1 | 4 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 42 | 48 | 50 | 34 | 141 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 50 | 50 |
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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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