
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, ESE swell with 6,641 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Takegashima.
First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The coming days are pretty flat and ordinary. Tuesday the 28th through to the end of July are all small, weak, and uninspiring – think knee-high dribblers with next to no energy. There’s a few glassy moments early on Wednesday the 29th morning, but the swell is just too tiny to get excited about. You’d be paddling for nothing.
Then we hit a bit of a dead zone. From Thursday the 30th right through to Sunday the 2nd of August, it’s mostly poor conditions with tiny swell and weak energy readings, mostly under 100 (combined energy of all swells directed here). There’s a slight bump on the Sunday afternoon with a 3ft swell from the ESE, but the period is 16 seconds and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not really doing much for this reef.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 3rd of August morning is the real standout. We’ve got a 5ft ESE groundswell with a 15-second period, glassy conditions, and a reading of 939 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s clean, solid, and lined up. The swell direction from the ESE is a good match for the optimum E direction. This is the best on offer. The water is sitting at 83°, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a pleasant surprise.
From Monday afternoon into Tuesday the 4th, the swell builds quickly. By Tuesday morning it’s 8ft with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is pumping at 4480 (combined energy of all swells directed here). That’s serious groundswell. However, it’s cross-shore winds and risk of thunderstorms, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy and tricky. This is expert territory – the size is solid, the period is long, and the reef will be handling that energy. Not for the faint-hearted.
Wednesday the 5th of August gets out of control. We’re looking at 16ft to 18ft ESE swells, still with that 18-second period, but the wind is onshore and strong. The energy readings are massive, over 16,000 (combined energy of all swells directed here). This is too big for this break, even for the hardcore crew. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
The following days from Thursday the 6th through to Wednesday the 12th of August are a write-off. Strong onshore winds, messy conditions, and the swell is either too big or too junky. There’s a brief glimmer on Monday the 10th of August afternoon with a 6ft SE swell and glassy conditions, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so the shape won’t be there. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
So, the one true standout is Monday the 3rd of August morning. Glassy, clean, solid groundswell. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 38 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 144 | 348 | 653 | 890 | 1728 | 2888 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:19PM1.84m | 5:12AM1.87m | 6:49PM1.89m | 5:57AM1.93m | 7:18PM1.91m | 6:39AM1.96m | 7:45PM1.91m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:12PM1.90m | 8:02AM1.91m | 8:40PM1.88m | 8:45AM1.83m | 9:08PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:23AM0.22m | 11:45PM1.06m | 12:03PM0.18m | 00:21AM0.96m | 12:39PM0.19m | 00:56AM0.86m | 1:15PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.78m | 1:49PM0.33m | 2:06AM0.71m | 2:22PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.66m | 2:55PM0.61m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 33 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 |
49 | 49 | 46 | 17 | 48 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 144 | 348 | 653 | 890 | 1728 | 2888 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | ESE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SW 4 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | S 8 | ESE 6 |
36 | 28 | 48 | 48 | 12 | 38 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 5 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | SE 12 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 7 | — | ESE 17 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | — |
29 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 30 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 8 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 3 | E 3 | E 5 | — | ESE 5 | — |
1 | 99 | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 23 | — | 46 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 466 | 34 | 4 | 583 | 567 | 2479 | 32 | 0 | 50 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 375 | 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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