Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takanabe this week:
The surf forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Takanabe over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at a pretty standard 83°F, right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.
To be honest, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We're not looking at any huge, groundswell monsters, but there are a couple of windows where the stars align. The pattern is small, east-southeast swell, and the wind is the real boss here. It's mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is a pain, but we get a few beautiful, glassy or near-calm windows that really clean things up.
The first real standout comes on the morning of Saturday the 15th. We’ve got a light 3ft swell from the east with a period of 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (231), but the real magic is the wind going completely glassy. That’s a rare treat for Takanabe. The waves will be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a funboard. The crowd factor is "sometimes" here, so you might get a few friends out, but it's a quiet one for sure.
Then, on Monday the 17th, the morning offers another highlight. The swell picks up a touch to 4ft from the east, with the same 10-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (332). And again, we get that glassy wind. This is about as good as it gets in this window. The waves will have a bit more push, but still very manageable. This is the best size we're going to see, and with the clean conditions, it's the pick of the fortnight.
After that, it's a long run of mediocrity. The wind turns onshore again, and the swell drops off. The end of the week and the following week is a write-off, with onshore winds and messy, choppy conditions. Even the small swell pulses on the 27th are unfortunately ruined by a moderate cross-onshore wind, making it a messy affair that would be more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
So, in short: get out there on the morning of the 15th for the glassy, small waves, or the morning of the 17th for the best swell and glassy conditions. The rest of the time, you’re probably better off waiting for the next forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 194 | 83 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 64 | 110 | 143 | 133 | 133 | 161 | 158 | 194 | 379 | 279 | 225 | 188 | 190 | 154 | 115 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.98m | 7:04PM1.96m | 6:37AM2.00m | 7:33PM1.95m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:00PM1.93m | 8:02AM1.87m | 8:26PM1.88m | 8:43AM1.75m | 8:51PM1.81m | 9:27AM1.60m | 9:15PM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:32PM-0.00m | 00:50AM0.66m | 1:09PM0.08m | 1:27AM0.56m | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:03AM0.50m | 2:14PM0.41m | 2:39AM0.49m | 2:43PM0.60m | 3:16AM0.51m | 3:10PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 194 | 81 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 64 | 110 | 143 | 133 | 133 | 161 | 158 | 194 | 277 | 279 | 225 | 188 | 190 | 154 | 115 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
| kJ | 90 | 83 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 52 | 51 | 47 | 80 | 56 | 50 | 52 | 51 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 3 | SE 11 | S 10 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 32 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSW 3 | ESE 2 | E 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 379 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 303 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 10 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 303 | 0 | 10 | 739 | 0 |
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