Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what Takanabe has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday morning the 2nd of September kicks off with a clean 5ft swell from the SSE, period around 9 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate (538), and the waves are breaking clean. It’s a beginner spot, so it’s a good option for a learner session, but the wave quality is just okay. After that, things get a bit messy in the afternoon with a cross-on wind and poor surf.

Thursday is a write-off with that moderate breeze and poor-to-marginal conditions. Friday the 4th is a total washout with heavy rain, onshore wind, and lumpy, choppy surf. Saturday the 5th morning is a standout, but not for the faint of heart. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the ENE, period 9 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The wave energy is strong (2408), but the swell is too big for this beginner-friendly break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it might be a handful.

Sunday the 6th drops back to small, clean, but weak surf. The energy is low (231) with 4ft waves. Not much to get excited about. Monday and Tuesday are in the marginal zone, with a moderate breeze and bumpy conditions. Then on Tuesday afternoon the 8th, the swell jumps again to 12ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, and the energy is pumping (2399). Again, too big for this break, so only the most experienced should even look at it.

Wednesday the 9th of September is the biggest day of the whole run. We’re talking a massive 15ft groundswell from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the NNW at only 3 mph. The combined energy is extreme (5290). The waves will be clean, powerful, and very long-period. But here’s the reality: Takanabe is a beginner-exposed break, and this swell is absolutely giant. It’s more of a spectacle than a surf session for most. The afternoon sees a drop to 13ft, but still way too big for the average surfer.

Another big pulse hits on the 16th of September, with a 13ft swell from the SE and clean offshore winds. The energy is again through the roof (5526), but it’s the same story – too big for this spot.

There are a few tiny windows of hope. The 12th of September morning has glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft, long-period swell (14 seconds) from the E. The energy is weak (301), but the surface will be perfect. It’s a classic beginner-cruising day, but the waves are tiny. The 11th of September also has a clean, small morning.

The best on offer for the average surfer is probably the Wednesday morning 2nd of September. It’s the only day with a decent-sized swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions that won’t scare the horses. The 5ft from the SSE is manageable. For the absolute experts, the Wednesday 9th of September morning is a massive, clean, groundswell session, but it’s a monster.

That’s the picture, folks. A lot of big, messy or oversized days, and only a few small clean windows. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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