
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, S swell with 10,310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the cards for our local stretch.
The issue is, it's pretty quiet right now with no swell to speak of. We're looking at a solid week of flat, poor conditions from now until the end of the first week of July. You can scratch the board wax off because nothing's happening. It’s a dry spell, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the ocean just shuts down. But don't fret, things are about to get seriously interesting.
The action fires up on the morning of Friday, July 10th. That's our first real standout. Takegashima (a reef break known for being consistent) is going to come alive. We're looking at a solid 12 ft swell from the S, with a very long 17-second period. That's groundswell energy, and it’s packing a massive punch with combined energy of 6883 (strong to very strong). The morning is set to be glassy with clear skies. This is for experts only – at this size, you need your wits about you. The swell direction is S, which is a little east of the optimum E, but the power and the glass will make it a special session. The water is about 76°F, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year.
Then, that Friday afternoon just dials it up even more. The swell jumps to 13 ft from the S, still that 17-second period. The combined energy cranks up to 8279. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, keeping it clean. This is a 9 out of 10 day if you're an expert. The setup looks more interesting for paddle surfing than kite surfing.
Saturday morning, July 11th, is the absolute peak. Another 13 ft S swell with that 17-second period, and the energy hits 9677. The morning is glassy again. It’s huge, it’s powerful, and it's for the brave. Be mindful, a long period swell like this can break a bit straight on a beach break, but at a reef like Takegashima, it's going to be spectacular. Crowds are possible here, but with waves this size, it will thin the pack.
Sunday morning, July 12th, the swell crashes, dropping to near flat. There’s a bit of a long window again until the morning of Saturday, July 18th, when we see a much smaller, cleaner pulse of 4 ft from the ESE. The wind is glassy and the energy is moderate (263). It’s a nice little window for a smaller board, a good option for beginners and intermediates.
The other call to mark in your calendar is Sunday morning, July 19th. The swell picks up to 8 ft from the ESE, but the wind switches onshore from the NE at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1336), but the onshore wind will mess up the shape, making it marginal. The following Tuesday morning, July 21st, sees a cleaner option with glassy conditions and a 4 ft ESE swell (428 energy). It’s a fun morning for those who can work around the tide.
So, the bottom line: the week starting Friday, July 10th is where the magic is. That Saturday morning window is your best shot for serious, expert-level waves. Everything else is smaller and more about picking the clean morning windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2314 | 3156 | 3009 | 3513 | 3774 | 6883 | 8279 | 9959 | 9677 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 40 | 350 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 28 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.64m | 2:09PM1.45m | 1:03AM1.64m | 3:37PM1.53m | 2:04AM1.65m | 4:41PM1.63m | 3:04AM1.70m | 5:29PM1.72m | 3:59AM1.75m | 6:09PM1.80m | 4:49AM1.82m | 6:44PM1.85m | 5:35AM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:55PM1.01m | 7:15AM0.63m | 7:11PM1.13m | 8:25AM0.53m | 8:35PM1.20m | 9:27AM0.41m | 9:47PM1.21m | 10:19AM0.29m | 10:43PM1.17m | 11:06AM0.20m | 11:28PM1.12m | 11:48AM0.14m | 00:09AM1.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | 7:13 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
2314 | 3156 | 3009 | 3513 | 3774 | 6883 | 8279 | 9959 | 9677 | 9293 | 7667 | 3865 | 2078 | 947 | 350 | 430 | 292 | 163 | 125 | 86 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | E 8 | S 19 | E 8 | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
917 | 36 | 475 | 46 | 1103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 43 | 40 | 187 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | SE 11 | E 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 |
— | — | 22 | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 29 |
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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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