Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Takegashima.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. For days on end, from now right through to the 23rd of July, we're looking at tiny, weak swell. It’s mostly around 1ft to 1ft with period under 12 seconds, and the combined energy is barely registering – we're talking values as low as 18 (weak energy). There's just no real push. The wind is often light and variable, sometimes glassy, but with no swell to work with, it’s a waiting game. The water is sitting at 78°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Then, around the 24th of July, things start to get interesting. The period jumps to 18 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell. The swell height is still small at 1ft, but the energy picks up to 72 and 87 (moderate energy). This is the kind of swell that needs a good point or reef to focus it, and that's exactly what Takegashima is. It won't be big, but those long-period lines could offer some fun, clean waves, especially with the glassy conditions on the morning of the 25th. The energy climbs to 133 (moderate energy) on the 25th and 147 on the 26th.

The real standout, though, is looking at the 28th of July. We finally get a jump in swell height to 4ft from the SE, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy on the Tuesday morning hits 324 (strong wave energy), which is a proper sign of life. The wind is set to be light and glassy from the NE in the morning. For a consistent, exposed reef like Takegashima, that’s a recipe for clean, well-shaped waves. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so you might have a few others out, but for a spot that's been quiet for so long, it’ll be worth it. The 29th also looks good with a clean, cross-off wind in the afternoon.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off unless you can milk tiny, clean waves. The 28th of July is the top pick – a proper swell, clean conditions, and a reef that will handle that long-period energy well. Don't sleep on the 25th and 26th for some small but glassy groundswell if you're keen on a longboard.

Rusty.

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