
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 14s period, E swell with 27,947 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ESE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 8.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 28ft (8.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial Version
Alright, let's talk about Takanabe. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming your way. The start of the week is looking alright, but the real action – and I mean *big* action – is building for the weekend and beyond.
Tuesday morning is your best early bet. We've got some glassy conditions with a 5ft ESE swell, period around 10 seconds. Combined energy is at 443 (moderate wave energy) and it's looking clean. It's a decent start, but it might be a bit inconsistent, so don't expect a packed-out lineup, though crowds are possible.
Wednesday morning stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Swell drops a bit to 4ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, energy at 358. Still surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Thursday morning sees a similar setup – clean, cross-off wind, 4ft from the E, period 8 seconds, energy at 291. It's a bit weak, but you'll get a few.
Now, Friday. The swell is starting to build, but the wind is turning cross-shore. Friday morning we're looking at 7ft from the E, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1069 (strong). Friday afternoon it's up to 8ft with 9 seconds, energy at 2071. This is getting into the "too big for beginners" territory, and with the cross-shore wind, it's going to be a bit of a mess. Not ideal for paddling.
The Standout Window: Saturday 19th September through Monday 21st September
This is where it gets proper. Saturday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. We've got a clean, cross-offshore breeze and a solid 12ft groundswell from the ESE, with a very long 16-second period. Combined energy is a whopping 6164 (very strong). This is proper, powerful, long-period groundswell. It's going to be big, clean, and for experts only – this is definitely too big for beginners. The long period will make for some proper walls, but at a beach break like Takanabe, it might be a bit straight. Still, for those who can handle it, this is the one.
Sunday is even bigger, with a 16ft ESE swell, period 15 seconds, and energy over 10000. Still clean in the morning with cross-off winds. Again, expert-only territory. Monday sees the swell peak at 20-21ft with similar period and energy, but the wind turns cross-shore and gets fresh. It's going to be a beast, but messy.
After that, things drop off quickly. Tuesday 22nd September has a 20ft onshore mess, and by Wednesday the wind is howling onshore with only tiny, poor waves. From Wednesday 23rd through to the end of the month, we've got a long stretch of small, weak surf with mostly poor conditions. The energy drops right off, and most of it isn't worth paddling out for. There's a small window on Saturday 28th September with a 6ft SSE swell and clean cross-off wind, but it's marginal.
So, to sum it up: the standout is Saturday morning, 19th September. Clean, big, powerful groundswell. For experts only. After that, it's a waiting game until the next pulse.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
261 | 370 | 334 | 227 | 211 | 146 | 123 | 205 | 118 | 142 | 588 | 1148 | 1466 | 6152 | 6775 | 8936 | 10415 | 10162 | 12280 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:20AM1.77m | 7:56PM1.82m | 8:59AM1.63m | 8:18PM1.74m | 9:43AM1.49m | 8:39PM1.64m | 10:50AM1.36m | 9:02PM1.53m | 1:40PM1.31m | 9:32PM1.41m | 3:46PM1.41m | 00:34AM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:00AM0.31m | 2:05PM0.75m | 2:32AM0.37m | 2:29PM0.91m | 3:07AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.05m | 3:50AM0.59m | 3:13PM1.18m | 4:54AM0.70m | 3:44PM1.30m | 6:51AM0.75m | 9:16PM1.28m | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 7 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 15 |
261 | 370 | 334 | 227 | 211 | 143 | 111 | 205 | 118 | 142 | 476 | 878 | 1152 | 6152 | 6775 | 8936 | 10415 | 10162 | 12280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | SE 9 | ESE 19 | ESE 16 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
74 | 73 | 73 | 126 | 146 | 146 | 123 | 86 | 76 | 47 | 3 | 37 | 838 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | — | E 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
21 | — | 39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | N 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 4 | 588 | 1148 | 1466 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 80 | 269 | 0 | 10 | 87 | 10 | 259 | 259 | 80 |
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Information about the Takanabe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Takanabe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Takanabe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Takanabe 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 (Takanabe) 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 Takanabe 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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