Surf spot

Takegashima

Forecast conditions and map view for Takegashima in Japan, Shikoku. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Japan, Shikoku
Coordinates: 33.5492, 134.3169

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Wave energy (kJ)	46	31	24	82	84	79	72	75	77	78	83	89	71	25	38	33	47	58	70	102	133	132	141	156	178	197	209	198	181	170	101	151	149	140	131	122	115	114	111	105	101	104	101	96	90	82	80	83	100	159	249	290	345	414	468	451
Wind speed (km/h)	2.8	2.7	4.6	2.5	7.3	3.9	1.9	3.8	1.9	2.8	3.2	3.7	11.3	10.4	4.4	2.9	5	4.9	5.6	3.3	9.2	9.5	5.3	6.2	5.5	5.2	3.8	2.9	8.4	2.9	2.9	4.9	5.5	5.4	6.6	5.1	4	0.7	1.8	4.6	5.1	5.9	6	3.6	4.6	5.5	1.5	5.9	5.4	6.9	5.9	5.6	7.6	5.4	1.1	5.9
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Takegashima, Shikoku, Japan is a scenic surf spot on the Pacific side of Japan, known for its raw coastal beauty and often powerful waves. It sits on the island of Shikoku, where the exposed coastline can pick up consistent swells, especially during typhoon season and winter northeast groundswell.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak or reef/point-influenced break depending on the exact section and conditions around Takegashima.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the surf is bigger and more powerful.
Conditions: Can be fast, hollow, and punchy when swell lines up cleanly, but may also be choppy or inconsistent depending on wind and tide.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than major surf hubs, though local conditions and access can concentrate surfers at the best peaks.

Environment

Takegashima has the feel of a remote Japanese coastal surf zone—rugged shoreline, clear water at times, and a natural setting that makes the session as much about the scenery as the waves. The area can feel quiet and exposed, with weather and ocean conditions changing quickly.

Best time to surf

Typhoon season (late summer to fall): Can bring strong, surfable swells.
Winter: Reliable groundswell and more powerful surf.
Spring/summer: Often smaller, but still surfable when local winds and swell direction line up.

Things to keep in mind

Check local surf reports and tide charts closely.
Be aware of strong currents, rocks, and changing sandbars if the break is more exposed.
Respect local surfers and any access or parking rules.