Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening at Takegashima.

First up, it's been flat and slow. From the 28th through the 30th of August, there's basically nothing worth paddling out for. Just tiny, weak dribble. Save your energy.

Things finally start to move on the 31st. We get some waist-high swell, about 3 to 4 feet, but the wind is ugly and side-onshore. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to win any beauty contests. The energy is weak, reading about (230-297).

The real action kicks off on the 1st of September. The swell builds to a solid 6 feet by the afternoon, coming from the SSE with a 9-second period. The wind goes cross-offshore, cleaning it up, but with the combined energy hitting a heavy (1677), this is serious, expert-only stuff. The 2nd stays big, with waves 8 feet and holding, and the energy is still massive.

Now, here’s the one to circle on your calendar. The 3rd of September is the standout. Thursday morning we see a peak of 12 feet from the south with an 11-second period. The energy is absolutely pumping at (4949). Afternoon drops a bit to 10 feet, but it’s still huge. The wind stays cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean, but this is a beast. For experts only. The water temperature is about normal for the season.

The 4th keeps it going with a solid 8-foot swell and clean offshore winds by the afternoon. The energy is still very strong (1157-1302). Expect company, though – this spot can get busy, and with a swell like this, it will be packed.

The first half of the second week, from the 5th to the 8th, is a sustained run of quality. Waves range from 6 to 8 feet with light offshore or clean winds. The 7th is a beauty – clean, 8-foot SSE swell with light offshore breezes. The 9th starts with a howling 31 mph offshore wind that’s impossible to paddle into, but it drops for a clean, powerful 8-foot session in the afternoon.

As we head into the 10th, the swell drops to around 6 feet from the SE. The morning is a bit onshore, but the afternoon turns glassy. That’s a great, clean session if you want to dodge the peak hour crowds. The energy is moderate (674-724).

By the 11th and 12th, we’re winding down. Waves drop to 4 to 6 feet with mixed winds. The 12th morning is glassy with a 4-foot swell, but it's pretty weak.

So, for the advanced surfers, the period from September 1st to the 8th is your window, with the 3rd of September being the absolute best. Go get some.

Rusty.

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