
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 9,643 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with S 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 (Aug 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 5.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
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 on the cards for Takegashima.
For the next 16 days, this is a bit of a tale of two halves. We’ve got a massive pulse of energy hitting early, but the conditions are going to be messy for a long stretch. Then, right at the back end of the outlook, things clean up significantly. The water is sitting at 85° which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath out there.
The first worthwhile window kicks off on Wednesday the 5th of August. You’ve got a solid 15ft southeast swell running, and the combined energy of all swells is pumping at a massive 10672 – that’s some serious grunt. Problem is, the wind is light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but manageable for the experienced crew. This is big, powerful stuff; over 8ft means it’s strictly for the advanced surfers.
From Thursday the 6th through to the middle of the following week, the surf quality nose-dives. The swell stays big, but the wind turns onshore and kicks up, making for poor, choppy conditions. There are a few windows of smaller surf, like around the 8th and 9th, but they come with onshore winds and “marginal” or “poor” labels. You’d be wasting your time.
Things finally drop right off around the 11th and 12th, with tiny waves, but the wind goes light or glassy. On Tuesday the 12th of August, you get a window on the afternoon: a 3ft south swell with clean conditions thanks to light cross-offshore breezes. It’s small, but it’s a good sign for a change.
Now, here’s the real standout. Look ahead to Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning glass-off is a dream – dead calm, with a 5ft east-southeast swell on a short 8-second period. The combined energy is 296, so it’s not huge, but it will be clean as a whistle. This is your best chance for a nice, uncrowded session. The following day, the 19th, pumps up to a solid 12ft from the east, but it’s more for experts and still a bit bumpy, though the energy (3498) is there. For the average punter, that Tuesday morning glass-off is the one to circle.
So, don’t bother with the first week and a half unless you’re a masochist. The second week offers a clean, small window on the 18th, and then some big but messy options after that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 14 | ESE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10672 | 8711 | 8359 | 9312 | 8039 | 7469 | 6815 | 3398 | 1104 | 931 | 528 | 3022 | 734 | 1862 | 722 | 1533 | 617 | 38 | 37 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:12PM1.75m | 11:49AM1.48m | 10:54PM1.69m | 1:46PM1.44m | 11:54PM1.64m | 3:40PM1.52m | 1:21AM1.61m | 4:41PM1.64m | 2:48AM1.66m | 5:20PM1.74m | 3:55AM1.74m | 5:52PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM0.96m | 5:09AM0.65m | 4:51PM1.14m | 6:23AM0.65m | 6:05PM1.29m | 7:51AM0.60m | 8:11PM1.35m | 9:08AM0.51m | 9:44PM1.29m | 10:08AM0.40m | 10:39PM1.19m | 10:55AM0.31m | 11:20PM1.07m | |||||||
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
10672 | 8711 | 8359 | 9312 | 8039 | 7469 | 6815 | 3398 | 2507 | 2119 | 2048 | 3022 | 1704 | 1862 | 754 | 1533 | 617 | 876 | 755 | 531 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | SE 16 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSW 13 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 4 | 17 | 10 | 265 | 734 | 276 | 156 | 104 | 437 | 38 | 37 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | S 12 | E 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 180 | 21 | 8 | 72 | 67 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 13 | — | — | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 249 | 369 | 1104 | 1104 | 931 | 528 | 1092 | — | — | 722 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 518 | 11 | 32 | 482 | 481 | 467 | 482 | 467 | 482 | 482 | 50 | 467 | 467 | 512 | 377 | 1553 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 4 |
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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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