Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 3,875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a solid run of swell hitting Takegashima, a heavy reef setup for advanced surfers only. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 83.8°, so you’re not fighting a cold one.
The real standout is Tuesday the 25th. Tuesday morning sees a 10ft SSE swell with a 14-second period – that’s a proper groundswell with serious energy (4834). It’s a big boy, well over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experts. The light cross-off breeze will keep things clean. That afternoon, it drops to a still hefty 8ft, also clean. That’s your best window, right there.
Wednesday the 26th morning is still worth a paddle. 6ft from the south at 12 seconds, with light cross-off wind. The energy is dropping but it’s still moderate (1295). Wednesday afternoon turns ordinary – the swell drops and the period gets shorter. Thursday through the weekend sees dribbly little waves, mostly under 4ft, with some glassy conditions here and there but nothing you’d skip work for.
Then there’s a big gap. From around the 29th of August through to the 8th of September, it’s mostly poor or marginal. A couple of days in early September pick up some size again but the wind is rubbish – strong cross-onshore and stormy. That 8ft on September 2nd is messy and lumpy. Kite surfers might get a kick out of it, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.
The 4th of September has a cleaner 5ft S swell with a nice 12-second period, but the energy is only moderate (630) and the quality is just marginal. Not a stand-out.
So, in short: hammer Tuesday the 25th if you’ve got the skills for a big, powerful reef. After that, it’s a long wait for anything decent.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3875 | 2005 | 1961 | 1048 | 216 | 178 | 157 | 282 | 240 | 191 | 153 | 49 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 42 | 44 | 38 | 16 | 34 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:22PM1.79m | 4:22AM1.80m | 5:50PM1.85m | 5:10AM1.91m | 6:16PM1.90m | 5:52AM1.99m | 6:40PM1.94m | 6:31AM2.03m | 7:05PM1.95m | 7:10AM2.03m | 7:30PM1.95m | 7:49AM1.98m | 7:55PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.41m | 10:53PM1.08m | 11:08AM0.34m | 11:28PM0.93m | 11:46AM0.31m | 00:00AM0.79m | 12:20PM0.32m | 00:32AM0.66m | 12:52PM0.37m | 1:04AM0.56m | 1:23PM0.47m | 1:36AM0.48m | 1:53PM0.59m | 2:11AM0.45m | |||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | ESE 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 4 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | ESE 5 |
3875 | 2005 | 1961 | 1048 | 711 | 353 | 157 | 117 | 240 | 191 | 153 | 49 | 48 | 8 | 58 | 42 | 44 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 15 | E 13 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | E 11 | SW 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 7 | SE 9 |
17 | 1310 | 32 | 217 | 216 | 178 | 190 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 15 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | E 14 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | E 11 | E 11 | WSW 12 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SW 10 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 |
942 | 16 | — | 30 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 38 | 9 | 16 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 5 | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 282 | 38 | — | — | — | — | 81 | 25 | — | — | 18 | 12 | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 527 | 34 |
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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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