
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ESE swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takegashima this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a real slow burner on our hands for the next week and a half at Takegashima. For the first nine days, from Wednesday the 15th of July right through to the 23rd, it’s a flat spell. The swell is tiny, coming in at a measly 1ft to 1ft, with combined energy barely cracking 46 (weak). The forecast is calling it "poor surf conditions" across the board, and there’s no way around it — there’s just nothing to ride. That’s a solid nine-day gap with no recommendations.
The winds stay light and often glassy or offshore during that stretch, which is a tease, but with no power behind the swell, it’s just a calm sea.
Things start to stir on Friday the 24th of July. The swell picks up just a touch to 1.0ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, and combined energy hits 80 (weak). It’s still small, but the clean offshore wind from the SW makes it surfable. The real story starts building from Saturday the 25th. The swell holds at 1ft, but the period stays around 16 seconds, and the energy climbs to 139 (moderate). By Sunday the 26th, it’s 1ft at 15 seconds with 140 (moderate) energy.
Now, the standout window is the final few days of the forecast. Monday the 27th of July gets a bit more push with 2ft to 3ft, period around 10 seconds, and energy up to 193 (moderate). But the real highlight is Tuesday the 28th. We’re looking at 3ft swell from the ESE with a 13-14 second period, combined energy hitting 434 (moderate-strong), and a clean offshore wind from the SSW. That’s "expect good surf conditions" turning into "very good." Then Wednesday the 29th is the absolute peak. Morning brings 5ft at 14 seconds with 857 (strong) energy and offshore wind. The afternoon serves up 4ft at a massive 20-second period and 1537 (strong) energy, with moderate offshore wind. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday the 30th of July morning is the cherry on top: 7ft at 18 seconds, with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 4852 (very strong). That’s a serious swell, but it’s big enough (7ft) that it’s really only for the experts. The period is very long, so it’s going to be walled up and fast, typical of a reef setup like Takegashima. The optimum swell direction for this spot is E, and we’re getting ESE to SE, which is close enough to work.
The crowd factor at Takegashima is "sometimes" busy, so on those standout days, expect company. The water temp is about average for the time of year, no major anomaly flagged.
For the first week, it’s a total write-off. The second week shows promise, with Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th being the best on offer. Thursday the 30th is a bomb but only for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 5:35AM1.87m | 7:16PM1.87m | 6:19AM1.90m | 7:47PM1.88m | 7:02AM1.91m | 8:17PM1.87m | 7:45AM1.88m | 8:47PM1.85m | 8:29AM1.81m | 9:18PM1.81m | 9:18AM1.72m | 9:50PM1.78m | 10:13AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM1.05m | 12:28PM0.12m | 00:46AM0.98m | 1:05PM0.15m | 1:23AM0.90m | 1:41PM0.22m | 2:00AM0.83m | 2:17PM0.33m | 2:38AM0.78m | 2:53PM0.47m | 3:20AM0.74m | 3:30PM0.64m | 4:08AM0.71m | 4:09PM0.81m | |||||||
— | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
7:14 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | SW 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
86 | 84 | 80 | 76 | 98 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | SW 6 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
31 | 29 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 20 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 8 | E 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | ESE 11 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 |
15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 4 | 20 | 342 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 441 |
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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.
Takegashima is 33 km (20 miles) from Muroto. If you plan a holiday in Shikoku, look for hotels and other accommodation in Muroto. Muroto has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











