Takegashima Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.55° N 134.32° E

Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takegashima sea temperature is
28.4° C
0.7° 

Takegashima surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Takegashima surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SE swell with 5,606 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 (Aug 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 25th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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 cookin’ in the water for Takegashima. Gotta be honest, it’s a slow start with a lot of ordinary conditions, but there’s a real flash of lightning in the second week that’s got my attention.

Alright, the first few days are pretty grim. From Tuesday the 18th right through to Sunday the 23rd of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak surf. The swell is mostly hanging around 1 ft to 3 ft, with combined energy barely cracking 100 (values like 66, 77, 173). It’s just not enough to get excited about. The wind is light and mostly cross or cross-off, but the waves are just too small and weak to make it worthwhile. The morning of the 21st Friday is glassy with a 3 ft S swell, but it’s still just surfable, not special. Expect a long stretch of nothing much here.

Now, hold on to your board, because Monday the 24th of August is the standout. The morning kicks off with a clean 6 ft SE swell, period jumping to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 2239, which is strong. Wind is glassy in the morning, and the afternoon sees a clean 8 ft SE swell with the same 17-second period, energy hitting 3023. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That long period will make for some real nice, lined-up waves, but it's over 8 ft, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. Keep an eye out for crowds, as Takegashima can get them sometimes.

Into Tuesday the 25th, the swell keeps pulsing with a big 12 ft SE swell, period 16 seconds, and energy sky-high at 5667. But, the wind swings cross-shore, which will put a bit of a bump on the face. Still, if you’re an expert, it’s massive. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th stay huge at 12 ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-on, making it a bit of a battle. The energy is enormous (over 5000 to 6300), but the quality drops. This setup is more for the dedicated charger than a casual paddle.

The very end of the run, from the 29th of August into September, just falls apart. Strong winds, rain, messy conditions, and the swell either drops or gets shredded by the wind. Not worth paddling out.

For the first break, Takegashima is a reef setup, so that long-period groundswell on the 24th will be a treat – it’s best on reefs and points, not beach breaks. The water temperature is 83°, which is about 1° above the long-term average, so it’s just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

Bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The real action is Monday the 24th of August, with that clean, powerful SE groundswell. That’s the one to mark on your calendar. The rest of the big stuff is for experts only, and the wind gets messy. Keep your eyes on that Monday window.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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SE
11
0.9
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5
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SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
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10
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9
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11
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0.4
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14
0.7
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16
1.9
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17
2.3
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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36
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99
125
148
44
42
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11
37
51
260
2167
2945
5452
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
ESE
5
SSE
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
S
5
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SE
10
S
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5
SSE
10
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:58PM1.86m
9:48AM1.68m
9:27PM1.81m
10:51AM1.55m
10:01PM1.74m
12:28PM1.45m
10:49PM1.66m
2:49PM1.47m
00:11AM1.59m
4:10PM1.59m
2:01AM1.59m
4:51PM1.70m
Low Tide
2:54PM0.76m
3:27AM0.55m
3:26PM0.93m
4:16AM0.59m
4:02PM1.10m
5:20AM0.63m
4:54PM1.26m
6:46AM0.65m
6:52PM1.37m
8:20AM0.60m
9:07PM1.34m
9:32AM0.51m
10:12PM1.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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