Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next week or so is a real write-off for Takegashima. Tiny, weak swell and ordinary conditions mean you’re better off doing something else. But hang tight, because the second week of this outlook has a proper pulse of energy that’s worth getting excited about.

We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much from Thursday the 23rd of July right through to Saturday the 1st of August. Waves are mostly below 2 ft with short, weak periods, and the combined energy is pathetic – often under 100 (just 40 on Thursday morning). The water is a touch warmer than usual at 83°F, about 2°F above average, which is nice but not helping the surf. Winds are light and glassy at times, but there’s simply no swell to work with.

Come Sunday the 2nd of August, things start to stir. The morning brings a 3 ft ESE swell with a long 15-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy jumps to 409 – moderate, but it’s a start. By Monday the 3rd of August, we’re into proper territory: 7 ft ESE groundswell at 18 seconds, glassy wind, and the energy is 2927 – strong. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon picks up to 8 ft and clean cross-off wind, energy at 4675.

Now, the standout. Tuesday the 4th of August is the one. Morning session: 12 ft ESE swell, 19-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 8565 – very strong. This is exceptional surf for expert surfers only. It’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will line up beautifully. The direction is ESE, and the optimum swell direction for Takegashima is E, so that’s a near-perfect match. Winds are light and offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. Afternoon stays solid at 12 ft and 9427 energy, but the wind picks up to a gentle breeze, still cross-off. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so be ready for a few others in the water.

Wednesday the 5th of August keeps the energy high: 12 ft ESE swell, glassy morning, 6381 energy. Still exceptional for experts. Thursday the 6th eases to 8 ft E swell, glassy, energy 3501 – excellent for experienced surfers. Friday the 7th drops to 5 ft, still clean and glassy, energy 1062, and very good conditions.

So, the real highlight is Tuesday the 4th of August. Big, powerful, clean groundswell, perfect wind, and the reef will handle that long period beautifully. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. The rest of the week holds good waves too, but that Tuesday morning is the pick.

Rusty.

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