Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 4,279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards for Takegashima, a reef setup that takes a bit of know-how. This is advanced territory, so if you’re not confident, maybe sit this one out.
The pattern kicks off with a bang. Monday the 24th is looking seriously good. We’re talking a clean 4ft of SE groundswell, with a period of 19 seconds – that’s proper long-period energy. It’s glassy, light wind, and the combined energy is pumping at (1275). Conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The wind stays light into the afternoon, but the swell jumps to 7ft, still clean with a cross-off breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
Tuesday the 25th is the real standout. The morning brings a pulse of 10ft of SSE swell, again with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is glassy, and the energy is massive at (4307). This is big, powerful reef surf – only for the experts. The afternoon holds the same size, just a touch less period, but still clean. This is the best on offer, no question.
Wednesday the 26th steps down a notch but is still pumping. 8ft in the morning, dropping to 6ft in the afternoon, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is still strong (2086 and 1180). Thursday the 27th brings a shift: 5ft of SSE swell with a shorter period of 9 seconds. Offshore winds keep it clean, but the energy is a lot weaker (355). It’s surfable, but not the same quality.
After that, things get ordinary. Friday the 28th through Saturday the 30th sees the swell drop to under 3ft, with weak energy and short period. A few offshore windows keep it clean, but it’s just small and weak. Then we hit a big gap. From Sunday the 31st right through to the end of the first week of September, it’s mostly poor. Onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and very small swell. The 31st of August and 1st of September are a write-off, and from the 2nd to the 4th, it’s blowy and messy with strong onshore winds.
There’s a flicker of hope on the 5th of September. A tiny 2ft of SSE swell, but with a 18-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is high for the size (301). It’s a beautiful morning, but it’s small. The 7th of September afternoon looks promising again: 7ft of S swell at 12 seconds, going glassy late in the day. Energy is solid (1182). That’s a long-range call, but it’s worth keeping an eye on.
So, the standout is definitely Tuesday the 25th. That 10ft SSE swell with glassy winds is the one to circle. The 24th is a close second. Everything else is either small, messy, or both. This is a spot that doesn’t fire often, so when it does, you go.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SE 19 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
152 | 1254 | 2357 | 1884 | 4279 | 3898 | 3049 | 1883 | 909 | 211 | 344 | 322 | 202 | 102 | 89 | 225 | 140 | 16 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:01AM1.59m | 4:51PM1.70m | 3:24AM1.68m | 5:22PM1.79m | 4:22AM1.80m | 5:50PM1.85m | 5:10AM1.91m | 6:16PM1.90m | 5:52AM1.99m | 6:40PM1.94m | 6:31AM2.03m | 7:05PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM1.34m | 9:32AM0.51m | 10:12PM1.22m | 10:25AM0.41m | 10:53PM1.08m | 11:08AM0.34m | 11:28PM0.93m | 11:46AM0.31m | 00:00AM0.79m | 12:20PM0.32m | 00:32AM0.66m | 12:52PM0.37m | 1:04AM0.56m | ||||||
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 19 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
152 | 1254 | 2357 | 1704 | 4279 | 3898 | 3049 | 1883 | 909 | 431 | 344 | 322 | 202 | 140 | 169 | 225 | 140 | 16 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 11 |
30 | 21 | 21 | 1884 | 17 | 16 | 32 | 173 | 242 | 211 | 291 | 143 | 72 | 102 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SW 9 | SE 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
21 | 13 | 37 | 10 | 11 | 10 | — | 30 | 29 | 25 | 11 | 10 | 41 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 3 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | SSW 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | 202 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 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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