
Surf Forecasts:
Takegashima surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, ESE swell with 9,098 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takegashima in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takegashima over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Takegashima.
First up, we've got a pretty quiet start for the next few days. Wednesday through to Sunday morning is looking slim to none, a real flat spell with next to nothing rideable. The swell energy is barely registering, so don't bother paddling out until something changes.
The first real stir happens on Sunday the 2nd of August. The morning sees a pulse of long-period groundswell come through, but it's messy with a cross-onshore wind. The energy is picking up though (173) and by the afternoon, it's got a bit more push (411) but still not clean enough to get excited about. Monday the 3rd sees the swell building nicely into the 5 ft to 6 ft range from the ESE with a very long 16 to 17 second period. The energy is ramping up hard (1235 to 1839) and the wind stays light, but it's cross-shore, so the waves will be a bit jumbled. It's surfable but not the best. This is still a bit marginal for the average punter.
Now, the real standout is shaping up for Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning is already looking big with 15 ft swell, but the wind is cross-onshore. The real magic window is Wednesday afternoon. The forecast is for a solid 18 ft of ESE groundswell with an 18-second period, and the wind is forecast to blow straight offshore from the NE. The energy is absolutely pumping (18198), and the conditions are predicted to be favorable. This is a serious, powerful groundswell that will be heaving down that reef. This is the best on offer. Be warned though, at this size over 8 ft, it's strictly for experts only. The long period will make for some proper, set waves with long waits between them, but the takeoff will be critical.
Thursday the 6th stays huge, with 26 ft to 30 ft swell, but the wind is cranking onshore at 25 to 31 mph, making it a complete write-off for real surfing. Friday the 7th is still massive but with insane cross-shore winds, just a mess.
The swell drops back over the weekend of the 8th and 9th. Saturday the 8th has 11 ft dropping to 8 ft from the S with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is dropping (2558 to 1221). Sunday the 9th is a nice clean-up day, with 4 ft to 3 ft of ESE swell, a 13-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is moderate (645 to 821), and it's described as "very good surf conditions." This is a great, clean option for the more manageable-sized swell.
The following week, from the 10th onwards, sees a return to smaller, cleaner waves, with a fun little pulse on the 13th of August, with 6 ft of ESE swell and a 9-second period, glassy conditions, and good energy (916). It's a nice end to the run but nothing to top that Wednesday.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 42 | 147 | 382 | 619 | 1194 | 1792 | 2888 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:12AM1.87m | 6:49PM1.89m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:22PM0.45m | 2:43AM0.66m | 2:55PM0.61m | |||||||
— | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
7:06 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 |
35 | 15 | 35 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 147 | 382 | 619 | 1194 | 1792 | 2888 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SSW 4 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | S 8 | ESE 6 |
48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 42 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 12 | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 7 | — | ESE 18 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | — |
14 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 31 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — |
— | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | 27 | 42 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 34 | 4 | 583 | 640 | 567 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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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