
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, E swell with 2,959 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 (Sep 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
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 coming up for Takegashima.
Honestly, the next week or so is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a lot of wind and rain to deal with before things start to clean up. The water temperature is sitting at 85°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.
First up, the whole of Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are a write-off with heavy rain, onshore winds, and poor surf conditions. Tuesday the 8th isn’t much better, though there’s a hint of a marginal surf in the afternoon. Wednesday the 9th brings some size with the swell pushing 7ft to 8ft from the SSE, but it’s still cross-onshore and sloppy, so not one to get excited about.
Now, Thursday morning the 10th is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind swings to a light offshore from the SW, and while the swell is only 4ft from the SSE, it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate (235). It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are small and weak again, with the energy dropping right off (132 and 106).
The next real standout doesn’t come until Monday the 14th. The afternoon session sees a jump in swell to 7ft from the ESE. The combined energy is a solid 1183, which is strong, and the period is a nice 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a gamble, but it’s the best size we’ve seen in a while.
Then we get to the real gem of the forecast. Saturday the 19th is looking like the pick of the bunch. The morning is glassy – no wind at all, just clean conditions. The swell is 4ft from the S, with a period of 9 seconds and combined energy of 559, which is moderate but solid. The afternoon stays glassy with 4ft from the S. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The wind is perfect, and the waves will be clean.
The run finishes off with Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st seeing the wind turn back onshore and the quality dropping off again.
If you’re after a day to paddle out, Saturday the 19th is your best bet. Glassy conditions and a clean S swell. Thursday the 10th is a decent fallback if you’re desperate, but it’s much smaller. Monday the 14th afternoon has the size, but the wind is a bit iffy.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
753 | 739 | 723 | 577 | 412 | 262 | 191 | 299 | 422 | 645 | 947 | 508 | 212 | 171 | 120 | 86 | 62 | 94 | 68 | 123 | 289 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:29PM1.53m | 1:00AM1.54m | 4:18PM1.64m | 2:46AM1.61m | 4:50PM1.74m | 3:53AM1.73m | 5:17PM1.81m | 4:44AM1.86m | 5:43PM1.87m | 5:27AM1.96m | 6:07PM1.91m | 6:07AM2.02m | 6:32PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM1.36m | 8:48AM0.59m | 9:40PM1.24m | 9:50AM0.50m | 10:25PM1.08m | 10:37AM0.43m | 11:00PM0.91m | 11:16AM0.39m | 11:31PM0.75m | 11:51AM0.38m | 00:02AM0.61m | 12:23PM0.42m | 00:34AM0.49m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 31 | 35 | 17 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 11 |
753 | 739 | 723 | 577 | 412 | 262 | 191 | 299 | 422 | 645 | 947 | 508 | 212 | 171 | 120 | 86 | 62 | 94 | 68 | 123 | 289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 18 | E 18 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 10 | S 13 | SE 10 |
8 | 75 | 475 | 18 | 35 | 125 | 179 | 182 | 151 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 78 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 18 | E 18 | — | — | E 18 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | E 14 |
1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 69 | 27 | 26 | 40 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 19 | 24 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | N 3 | E 4 |
17 | 38 | 50 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 37 | 19 | 49 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 32 | 34 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 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.
Takegashima is 33 km (20 miles) from Muroto. If you plan a holiday in Shikoku, look for hotels and other accommodation in Muroto. Muroto has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










