Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ESE 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 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 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 comin' down for Takegashima.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya—this forecast is a slow burn. The first week and a bit is mostly gonna leave you staring at a flat lake. We're talkin' a big gap from now right through until the end of next week. There's a little pulse on the 18th with some glassy 2ft waves from the ESE, but the combined energy is weak (105) and it's just ordinary. Don't get your hopes up. The water temp is sittin' around 83°, which is just about normal for this time of year.
The real story, the one that gets the heart pumpin', starts on Monday the 24th. That's when the Pacific wakes up. We get a strong, long-period groundswell from the SE rollin' in. Monday afternoon sees 5ft waves with a 17-second period and the energy jumps to a solid 1367. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it'll be clean. This is a good one for experienced surfers.
But the standout—the one you clear your calendar for—is Tuesday the 25th. The swell peaks with a solid 10ft on the Tuesday morning, with a 16-second period from the SE. The energy is massive at 3771. And get this: the wind is glassy out of the ENE. Absolutely pristine conditions for an advanced, exposed reef break. This is gonna be a serious session. Takegashima is a consistent spot, but for a wave this size and quality, it will be worth the wait. Tuesday afternoon there's still a solid 8ft with perfect cross-offshore wind. Wednesday the 26th is still pumping with clean 6ft waves, but the morning has a bit of cross-onshore breeze.
The end of the run gets messy. Late on the 28th and into the 29th, strong onshore winds in the 22-31 mph range will trash the surface. The 30th has decent offshore wind, but the swell has dropped right back to 1ft with only 150 energy. The whole run is for advanced surfers only, especially that Tuesday, as anything over 8ft is expert territory.
Stay patient, get that Tuesday the 25th locked in, and I'll see you in the water.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 10 |
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79 | 56 | 160 | 213 | 108 | 43 | 36 | 38 | 57 | 31 | 38 | 76 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 33 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 230 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.94m | 7:35AM1.99m | 8:04PM1.93m | 8:16AM1.92m | 8:30PM1.90m | 8:59AM1.82m | 8:58PM1.86m | 9:48AM1.68m | 9:27PM1.81m | 10:51AM1.55m | 10:01PM1.74m | 12:28PM1.45m | 10:49PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:34AM0.63m | 1:52PM0.45m | 2:09AM0.57m | 2:23PM0.59m | 2:46AM0.55m | 2:54PM0.76m | 3:27AM0.55m | 3:26PM0.93m | 4:16AM0.59m | 4:02PM1.10m | 5:20AM0.63m | 4:54PM1.26m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | |
6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 10 |
79 | 56 | 51 | 56 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 57 | 31 | 13 | 76 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 28 | 42 | 43 | 230 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 18 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 |
31 | 26 | 13 | 33 | 31 | 42 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 11 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 33 | 41 | 19 | 28 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 4 | ESE 4 | SE 11 | ESE 4 | E 14 |
16 | 22 | 10 | 33 | 43 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 29 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — |
— | 25 | 160 | 213 | 108 | 43 | 36 | 38 | 18 | 27 | — | — | 15 | 33 | 40 | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 529 | 0 | 4 | 482 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 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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