
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 18s period, S swell with 12,010 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Right then, folks, Rusty here. We're looking at Takanabe for the next couple of weeks, and it's a bit of a tale of two halves. The early days are pretty flat and ordinary, but there's a big pulse of energy coming through mid-period that will only be for the brave, and then a lovely clean-up session to finish off.
The water's sitting at 78°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want a spring suit.
Let's start with this Saturday and Sunday (4th and 5th July). It's small and uninspiring. We're talking tiny 1 ft to 2 ft waves with weak energy (43 to 65 in the combined swell energy). The wind is light and cross or cross-off, so the surface will be clean, but there's just no power. The waves are there, but they're barely worth the paddle. The swell period is a short 5 to 9 seconds, so no grunt at all.
Then Monday (6th July) the swell period jumps to 16-18 seconds, which is proper groundswell, but the height is still under 3 ft. The combined energy climbs into the low to mid hundreds (191 to 297), which is moderate, but the quality is still marginal.
Tuesday (7th July) is where things start to ramp up. We get a 4 ft to 5 ft SE swell with that lovely long period of 13 to 16 seconds. The combined energy is now a strong 545 to 1296, so there's proper push behind it. The wind is light cross-on, so the surface will have a few ripples, but it's surfable for the intermediate crew. This is the first session that really has some juice.
Now, Wednesday through to Saturday (8th to 11th July) – this is the big stuff. The swell gets huge, hitting 10 ft to 15 ft with combined energy values in the thousands (5,514 to 12,098). The winds are cross or cross-off and light for the most part, which would be perfect conditions on a normal day. But these waves are over 8 ft and up to 15 ft, so only for experts. The break will be completely out of control for anyone else. Wind and tides are favourable, but the size is just too much for Takanabe. It's going to be a washing machine for anyone not in the top tier.
The highlight of the whole forecast, and the standout window, is Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th of July. After that monster swell drops, we get a beautiful 4 ft to 6 ft S swell with a period of 11 to 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell with good shape. The combined energy is a moderate 370 to 1114, so enough power to get you into the wave but not scary. The wind on Sunday morning is glassy – zero wind from the SSE, and on Monday morning it's dead calm, glassy as a mirror. The conditions will be absolutely pristine. This is your window for clean, groomed waves that are a joy to surf. Get in the water for the Sunday morning or Monday morning session.
After that, from Tuesday the 14th onwards, the swell fades away into tiny 2 ft to 3 ft leftovers, with combined energy dropping below 150. The winds are mostly glassy in the mornings, but the waves just aren't there. It's a flat spell for over a week, all the way through to the end of the window, with only weak, small surf.
So, the call is simple: the only true standout is Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th for clean, fun-sized waves before the energy fades out completely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSW 6 | ESE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SE 18 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 18 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 31 | 31 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 150 | 208 | 400 | 525 | 1256 | 2777 | 5284 | 6365 | 6021 | 7510 | 7626 | 8968 | 10813 | 12010 | 9667 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:22PM1.75m | 8:41AM1.65m | 9:54PM1.74m | 9:30AM1.57m | 10:30PM1.72m | 10:33AM1.49m | 11:10PM1.69m | 11:55AM1.43m | 11:58PM1.67m | 1:35PM1.44m | 00:55AM1.66m | 3:12PM1.54m | 2:00AM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.30m | 3:08AM0.88m | 3:14PM0.41m | 3:52AM0.84m | 3:52PM0.54m | 4:44AM0.79m | 4:37PM0.70m | 5:46AM0.71m | 5:34PM0.87m | 6:56AM0.60m | 6:51PM1.03m | 8:09AM0.46m | 8:22PM1.12m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 18 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | S 18 | S 17 |
28 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 150 | 208 | 400 | 525 | 1256 | 2777 | 5284 | 6365 | 6021 | 7510 | 7626 | 8968 | 10813 | 12010 | 9667 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | S 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
14 | 5 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 40 | 80 | 230 | 224 | 252 | — | — | 161 | 105 | 88 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 10 | NNE 4 | S 4 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 36 | 4 | 1 | — | 120 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | 15 | 31 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 39 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 271 | 286 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 0 | 80 | 87 | 87 | 259 | 87 | 10 | 10 | 87 | 189 | 189 | 189 | 189 |
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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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