
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SE swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Takegashima.
First up, the outlook this week is pretty flat. There’s a little bit of knee-high swell hanging around, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days, from the 25th right through to the 2nd of August, are a write-off. You’ll be looking at tiny, weak waves with a combined energy that’s barely pushing into the low hundreds (137), and while the wind is glassy or light, there just isn’t enough push. It’s a long gap of a good week or more where you’re best off staying on the beach.
Now, things start to get interesting around the 3rd of August. Monday morning sees a jump in the swell, with a solid 3 ft ESE groundswell starting to roll in. The energy is really building (440), and the wind is glassy – that’s a big positive. By Monday afternoon, the swell is pushing 4 ft from the ESE with a very long period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is over 1000 (1008). This is the kind of long-period groundswell that’s going to wrap in nicely. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. This is our first standout, but it’s still a ways out.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the 4th of August. Tuesday morning you’ve got a 8 ft ESE groundswell, with a period of 18 seconds and a combined energy of 3393. The wind is glassy. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s going to be a proper session, but with that size and period, it’s only for the experienced crew. The afternoon cranks even bigger, hitting 10 ft from the ESE, 18 seconds, and a massive 5134 combined energy. The wind stays light cross-off. This is the best on offer, no question. A word of caution: with a swell this big (over 8 ft), it’s strictly for experts.
The 5th and 6th of August see the swell pumping even bigger, with 13 ft to 18 ft waves. The energy is insane (over 10,000), and the period is 18-19 seconds. However, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break, so unless you’re a tow-in charger, you’ll want to give it a miss. The wind also gets a bit tricky on the 5th with a cross-shore.
After that, the swell drops back down. The 8th and 9th of August offer some smaller, more manageable waves, around 4 ft to 6 ft from the ESE, with glassy conditions. The period drops to 8 seconds, which is shorter, so the waves will be a bit more crumbly, but it’s a good option for the less experienced crew after the big stuff.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a no-go. The 3rd of August is a promising warm-up, but the absolute standout is the 4th of August for the experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
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42 | 91 | 90 | 87 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 65 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 38 | 36 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:04AM1.64m | 4:14PM1.58m | 2:19AM1.65m | 5:07PM1.68m | 3:26AM1.71m | 5:45PM1.78m | 4:23AM1.79m | 6:19PM1.84m | 5:12AM1.87m | 6:49PM1.89m | 5:57AM1.93m | 7:18PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:44AM0.52m | 9:06PM1.29m | 9:47AM0.40m | 10:15PM1.24m | 10:39AM0.30m | 11:05PM1.16m | 11:23AM0.22m | 11:45PM1.06m | 12:03PM0.18m | 00:21AM0.96m | 12:39PM0.19m | 00:56AM0.86m | |||||||
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
41 | 40 | 36 | 48 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 33 | 38 | 36 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | S 9 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
42 | 91 | 90 | 87 | 78 | 39 | 74 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 36 | 35 | 8 | 22 | 48 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | NE 3 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 |
4 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 26 | 76 | 40 | 72 | 70 | 65 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 8 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | WSW 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | WSW 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | — | NNE 2 |
3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 589 | 20 |
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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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