
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, ESE swell with 4,007 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Takanabe over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is sitting at 82°F, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year – no surprises there.
Right off the bat, there's a bit of a slow start. The first few days are nothing to write home about, with small, short-period windswell and dodgy conditions. We're looking at a bit of a dry spell until things start to build.
Wednesday the 18th sees a jump in size, with waves hitting 8 ft from the east. The combined swell energy is climbing into a moderate range (1272), but the cross-shore wind and short 8-second period will make it pretty sloppy. It's surfable, but not pretty.
The real standout, the one you've got to circle on the calendar, is Saturday morning the 19th. The swell is a solid 5 ft from the ESE with a nice, long 14-second period. That's proper groundswell energy (1863) and with a clean, offshore wind from the NNE, the conditions are set to be excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the entire outlook.
Later that same day, and into Sunday, the swell just gets huge – up to 12 ft on Sunday morning the 20th. The wind stays favorable, but at that size (combined energy over 4000) this is strictly for the big-wave crew. Beginners, stay well clear.
The swell eases through the week, with the morning of Tuesday the 23rd offering a small 4 ft wave (376) from the east, with a clean offshore wind. A fun, manageable size for the intermediate surfer.
The second week gets pretty quiet again. From Wednesday the 24th right through to Monday the 28th, it's mostly small and weak, with combined energy often below 100. You'll be fighting for knee-high dribble.
Finally, things perk up right at the end of the period. Tuesday morning the 29th brings a 5 ft S swell (844) with a clean, light offshore breeze. That's a good, solid option for a session. As we head into Wednesday the 30th, it holds in at 4 ft from the south (855) with very light winds – glassy potential.
So, to wrap it up: it's a tale of two weeks. The first week has a big, powerful swell, but conditions are only truly excellent for one morning – the 19th. The second week is mostly flat, with a couple of promising, cleaner days right at the end. Keep your eyes on that Saturday the 19th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 14 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 14 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
334 | 227 | 188 | 146 | 137 | 176 | 137 | 138 | 703 | 817 | 1360 | 975 | 3160 | 2527 | 4007 | 3449 | 3341 | 3032 | 2466 | 846 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:08PM1.52m | 2:35AM1.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:35AM0.67m | 9:51PM1.15m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
6:21 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | E 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
334 | 227 | 188 | 143 | 137 | 176 | 137 | 138 | 567 | 607 | 968 | 882 | 3160 | 2527 | 4007 | 3449 | 3341 | 3032 | 2466 | 846 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 13 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 | NNE 6 | S 8 |
73 | 126 | 146 | 146 | 123 | 86 | 76 | 47 | 2 | 8 | 51 | 975 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 58 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — |
39 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
— | 1 | 3 | 34 | 7 | 29 | 12 | 1 | 703 | 817 | 1360 | — | — | — | 94 | 114 | 166 | 207 | 154 | 56 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 13 | 0 | 87 | 10 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
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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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