Takegashima Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for Takegashima.

First off, the next week or so is pretty flat. We’ve got a long quiet spell from now until the end of July and into the first couple of days of August. The water is sitting at 83°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable just floating around.

Starting Sunday the 26th of July, we’ve got tiny 1ft waves from the SE with a long 15-second period. The wind is glassy in the morning, so it’s clean, but there’s just no energy. The combined swell energy is weak at 155, and it’s the same story through to Monday and Tuesday – small, clean, but nothing to get excited about. Wednesday the 29th through to the 2nd of August is more of the same: tiny waves, mostly glassy or clean, but the energy is dropping off to as low as 23. It’s a real flat spell.

Then things start to change. On Monday the 3rd of August, we see a jump in swell. The morning brings 3ft from the ESE with a 13-second period, energy climbing to 365 – moderate. It’s a bit of a cross-shore wind, though, so not perfect. By the afternoon, the swell is up to 4ft with a very long 16-second period, energy at 690. It’s still a bit wonky with the wind.

Tuesday the 4th of August is where it gets interesting. The morning sees 6ft from the ESE, 16-second period, and energy is already strong at 1977. The wind is still light cross-shore, so it’s a bit messy. But Tuesday afternoon – that’s a standout. The swell is 7ft from the ESE, 16-second period, and the energy is pumping at 2503. The wind shifts to a light cross-offshore, making it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period means better shaped waves, but at a reef break like Takegashima, that’s a good thing. It’s exposed to the east, and the swell is coming from the ESE, which lines up nicely with the optimum direction.

Wednesday the 5th of August starts with a gem. The morning is glassy, with 8ft of ESE swell, 16-second period, and energy at 3394. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, but still solid.

Thursday the 6th of August is the big one. The morning brings 10ft from the ESE, 16-second period, and energy at 5026 – that’s very strong. The wind is glassy. This is exceptional for expert surfers only. The afternoon is even bigger at 12ft, but the wind turns cross-shore.

Friday the 7th of August through to Sunday the 9th is just too big. We’re talking 16ft to 41ft of swell with winds up to 34 mph. This is not for paddle surfing. It’s more of a big-wave or kite-surfing situation if you’re into that sort of thing.

Finally, Monday the 10th of August, the wind goes offshore. The morning sees 18ft from the SSE, 12-second period, with a moderate offshore breeze from the SSW. Energy is 9528 – very strong. This is exceptional for expert surfers. The afternoon is still solid with 16ft and offshore wind.

So, the real standout here is Thursday the 6th of August morning at Takegashima. Glassy conditions, 10ft of ESE groundswell with a 16-second period, and very strong energy. It’s for experts only, but it’s the best on offer. The Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon and Wednesday the 5th of August morning are also excellent, with clean conditions and solid swell.

Rusty out.

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