
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, SE swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 18s period, SE swell with 33,663 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the Takegashima (Japan) stretch for the next 16 days. It’s a reef break, takes a east swell, and it’s always an advanced gig. The water’s sittin’ about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
First up, we gotta be patient. The whole first week of this forecast is a write-off for proper surf. Thursday the 30th through Saturday the 2nd of August, we’re talkin’ tiny, weak waves—1ft to 1ft, energy barely scratchin’ 23 to 59 (weak). Glassy mornings, sure, but it’s just not enough to bother paddling out. Poor conditions all round.
Then, Sunday the 2nd of August, the ocean starts to wake up. The morning brings a clean 2ft swell from the ESE, period pushin’ 15 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. Energy jumps to 243 (moderate). By the afternoon, it’s cleanin’ up to 4ft, same direction, 16-second period, energy spikin’ to 571 (moderate). Glassy wind, skies a little cloudy. That Sunday afternoon is the first real taste of the good stuff. It’s not huge, but it’s gonna be fun and clean.
Monday the 3rd, the swell builds quickly. 5ft in the morning, then 7ft in the afternoon, period holdin’ strong at 16 to 18 seconds. But the wind gets cross-on, and the commentary says the tide or conditions are questionable. Energy is strong (1365 to 2597). Still, if you’re an advanced surfer and you know the reef, there’ll be some waves. Tuesday the 4th, it jumps to 10ft to 12ft, energy huge (4901 to 7437). Wind is light, cross, but the size is gettin’ serious. That’s expert territory.
Now, the standout of the whole run? It’s gotta be Wednesday the 5th of August through to Friday the 7th. Swell hits 18ft to 25ft, rippin’ out of the SE and SSE, with an 18-second period. Energy is astronomical (18780 to 38598). But here’s the catch—the forecast says it’s too big for this break. That’s not a wave you paddle out for a casual session; that’s a big, heavy reef break with serious power. Only for the absolute top-tier experts, and even then, you’d best be on your game. The wind is cross-on, choppy. It’s a spectacle more than a session for most.
After that, it drops fast. Saturday the 8th, we’re back to 10ft to 12ft, but the period collapses to 9 seconds on the Saturday morning, and the wind is cross-on with a risk of thunderstorms. Energy drops to 1649. Not great.
The rest of the outlook is a scrappy mix. Sunday the 9th through to Tuesday the 12th, we’ve got swell from 3ft down to 2ft, periods from 8 to 15 seconds, but the wind is mostly cross-on or cross, and the energy is moderate to weak. The commentary says “marginal” or “surfable but very ordinary.” Nothing to get excited about.
The last bit, Wednesday the 13th and Thursday the 14th, is small and messy. 3ft to 3ft, poor conditions, and on Friday the 14th, the wind is onshore. The run peters out.
So, the best on offer? That Sunday afternoon the 2nd of August, with 4ft, 16-second groundswell, glassy, and clean. That’s the one to circle. And if you’re a real charger, Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th have solid size and energy, just watch the wind. The big stuff from the 5th to the 7th is too big for this spot.
No other breaks in the data, so that’s the story.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 |
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47 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 38 | 29 | 100 | 201 | 554 | 838 | 1360 | 2552 | 4059 | 4868 | 7021 | 13067 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:57AM1.93m | 7:18PM1.91m | 6:39AM1.96m | 7:45PM1.91m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:12PM1.90m | 8:02AM1.91m | 8:40PM1.88m | 8:45AM1.83m | 9:08PM1.85m | 9:33AM1.72m | 9:38PM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.96m | 12:39PM0.19m | 00:56AM0.86m | 1:15PM0.23m | 1:30AM0.78m | 1:49PM0.33m | 2:06AM0.71m | 2:22PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.66m | 2:55PM0.61m | 3:24AM0.63m | 3:29PM0.78m | |||||||
— | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 |
23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 38 | 29 | 41 | 201 | 554 | 838 | 1360 | 2552 | 4059 | 4868 | 7021 | 13067 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | ENE 3 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | — | SE 6 | ESE 7 | — |
47 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 28 | 100 | 32 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 17 | — | 33 | 131 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 4 | S 7 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
25 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | W 6 | N 3 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | ESE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 285 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 20 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 466 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 467 | 0 | 34 | 29 | 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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