
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, ESE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SE 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 (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
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 cooking.
First up, we’re looking at Takegashima, a solid reef setup that needs a bit of patience. The next few days are pretty flat, with tiny waves around 1ft to 2ft from the SE. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 83°. The conditions are glassy at times, but the swell is just too weak to get excited about. The combined energy is low, around 32 to 175 (weak to moderate), so it’s more of a paddle-around situation than a proper surf.
There’s a bit of a dry spell from Sunday the 26th of July right through to the 2nd of August. We see a slight uptick on the afternoon of Sunday the 2nd of August, with a 2ft swell from the ESE, period around 12 seconds, and the combined energy finally hitting 126 (moderate). It’s clean and glassy, but still very small.
Now, things start to get interesting on Monday the 3rd of August. The swell jumps to 4ft from the ESE, with a long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy rockets to 606 (strong). The wind is light cross-shore, creating a little texture, but it’s surfable. By Monday afternoon, the swell is 4ft, still from the ESE, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is 803 (strong). The wind is cross-offshore and clean. This is a decent session, but the real standout is just around the corner.
The best of the whole forecast is Tuesday the 4th of August through to Friday the 7th of August. On Tuesday morning, we’ve got 6ft swell from the ESE, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy is a massive 1621 (very strong). The wind is glassy. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners. The swell direction (ESE) is a little off the optimum E, but it’s still going to pump on this reef.
Wednesday the 5th of August is a monster. Morning sees 7ft from the ESE, period 17 seconds, combined energy 2314 (very strong), and glassy conditions. This is expert territory. The afternoon gets even bigger at 8ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, making it a bit more tricky.
Thursday the 6th of August is just huge. 10ft from the ESE, period 17 seconds, combined energy over 5000 (very strong). The wind is onshore, so it’s not clean, but the power is undeniable. This is for experts only. Friday the 7th of August is the absolute peak. Morning has 15ft from the ESE, period 17 seconds, combined energy 11032 (very strong), and glassy offshore winds. The afternoon is even bigger at 16ft, energy 12507 (very strong), and clean cross-offshore wind. This is a once-in-a-season event for the hardcore crew. The long period (17 seconds) means these waves will have serious energy and long lulls, perfect for a reef like Takegashima.
Saturday the 8th of August is still massive but messier. The swell is still 16ft in the morning, but with onshore wind. It drops to 13ft in the afternoon with cross-shore wind. The energy is still huge, but the quality is not as good as Friday.
After that, the swell drops off fast. Sunday the 9th of August is back to 2ft, and Monday the 10th of August is a similar 2ft to 3ft from the ESE. The combined energy is back to 177-235 (moderate), and the conditions are clean again, but it’s a big comedown.
So, the true standout is Friday the 7th of August. If you’re an expert, that’s the day. The forecast confidence is high for the near term, but the long-range stuff (Tuesday the 4th to Friday the 7th) is solid. For the rest of us, Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August mornings are also excellent, just a bit smaller. Crowds at Takegashima are possible, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 65 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 38 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:07PM1.68m | 3:26AM1.71m | 5:45PM1.78m | 4:23AM1.79m | 6:19PM1.84m | 5:12AM1.87m | 6:49PM1.89m | 5:57AM1.93m | 7:18PM1.91m | 6:39AM1.96m | 7:45PM1.91m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:12PM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:15PM1.24m | 10:39AM0.30m | 11:05PM1.16m | 11:23AM0.22m | 11:45PM1.06m | 12:03PM0.18m | 00:21AM0.96m | 12:39PM0.19m | 00:56AM0.86m | 1:15PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.78m | 1:49PM0.33m | 2:06AM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 36 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
55 | 50 | 50 | 55 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 34 | 19 | 35 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 4 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SW 4 | NE 3 | ESE 9 |
39 | 74 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 36 | 35 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 38 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NE 4 | SSW 6 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 4 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 4 | ESE 12 |
76 | 40 | 72 | 70 | 65 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 25 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | SW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | N 3 | N 4 | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | 35 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 34 | 20 | 515 | 4 | 466 | 589 | 4 |
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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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