
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,365 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour for you.
For Takegashima, it’s an advanced reef break, exposed and likes east swell. It’s consistent, but mate, the next week and a half is flat-lining for paddle surfing. The swell energy is weak to moderate, and we’ve got onshore winds and rain messing up the surface. Big gap of poor conditions from the start, so don’t bother for a while.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are total washouts – poor surf, onshore wind, rain. Combined swell energy around 560 to 433 (moderate) but conditions are rubbish. Wednesday the 9th is marginal with a 7ft SSE swell, period 9 seconds, but cross-shore winds and rain make it ugly.
Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 12th stay poor or very ordinary. Friday the 11th morning has a tiny window with glassy conditions and a 3ft SSE swell – period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s weak. Combined energy is only 134 (weak). You might snag a couple of close-outs if you’re keen.
Sunday the 13th morning is glassy again with a 3ft SE swell, but energy is still low at 179 (weak). Afternoon picks up to 4ft ESE, but cross-onshore wind chops it up.
Now, the real standout is way off. Tuesday the 22nd morning is where it gets good. Glassy, calm morning with a tiny 2ft swell, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s deep groundswell. The combined energy is 362 (moderate), which is punchy for that size. At Takegashima reef, that long-period swell will line up and offer some really powerful, clean waves. Swell direction is SE, not the ideal E, but with that period, it’ll wrap in fine. This is the best wave on the horizon, but it’s more than a week away, so keep tabs on it – long-range forecasts can shift.
Between now and then, there are long dry spells of poor to ordinary surf, especially from the 10th through the 16th. Water temp? No anomaly given, so it’s average for the time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | E 14 |
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549 | 357 | 540 | 264 | 249 | 340 | 861 | 749 | 339 | 184 | 175 | 133 | 126 | 104 | 74 | 73 | 65 | 40 | 35 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:00AM1.54m | 4:18PM1.64m | 2:46AM1.61m | 4:50PM1.74m | 3:53AM1.73m | 5:17PM1.81m | 4:44AM1.86m | 5:43PM1.87m | 5:27AM1.96m | 6:07PM1.91m | 6:07AM2.02m | 6:32PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.59m | 9:40PM1.24m | 9:50AM0.50m | 10:25PM1.08m | 10:37AM0.43m | 11:00PM0.91m | 11:16AM0.39m | 11:31PM0.75m | 11:51AM0.38m | 00:02AM0.61m | 12:23PM0.42m | 00:34AM0.49m | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
549 | 357 | 540 | 264 | 249 | 340 | 861 | 749 | 339 | 184 | 175 | 133 | 126 | 104 | 74 | 73 | 65 | 40 | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 18 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
252 | 163 | 22 | 190 | 145 | 167 | 151 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 19 | E 18 | — | E 16 | — | E 18 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 |
15 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 40 | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 31 | 32 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNW 5 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 |
40 | 40 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 38 | 35 | 13 | 67 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 58 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
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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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