
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 17s period, SE swell with 36,401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SE 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 (Aug 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next 16 days at Takanabe. Let’s be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid window of fun waves on the way, but it’s bookended by a lot of junk and some real wild stuff.
The first real action kicks off on Sunday morning, August 2nd. The water temperature is sitting at 85°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That morning, we get a glassy start with some clean little 2 ft waves from the ESE. The swell period is a very long 16 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate, around 238. It’s small, but clean and rideable. That afternoon, the swell picks up to 2 ft still, but with a 17-second period, the energy jumps to 466, but the wind swings cross-on and makes it a mess.
Moving into Monday, August 3rd, the swell jumps up to 5 ft from the ESE with a 16-second period. The energy is now strong at 1192. The wind is cross-shore, so expect some chop. It’s a bit of a marginal call, but there’s some size. That trend continues into Tuesday, August 4th. The swell builds to 8 ft in the morning, and then 10 ft in the afternoon, both from the ESE with a 17-second period. The energy is very strong, hitting 3989 and 5098. The wind is cross-shore, but at 10 ft, it’s getting too big for a beginner spot like Takanabe. Wednesday, August 5th, is a monster. Swell hits 15 ft, then 16 ft, with energy readings of 12211 and 16483. The wind is cross-shore, but this is serious, expert-only territory. It gets even bigger on Thursday, August 6th, with 25 ft and energy over 30,000. That’s not just big, that’s dangerous. The wind is strong cross-shore too, making it lumpy. This whole stretch from Wednesday to Friday is for the big wave chargers only, and even then, conditions are raw.
The standout for the whole period, if you’re looking for something you can actually paddle out on, is that Sunday morning session on August 2nd. It’s the only time we get glassy wind with any kind of swell. The waves are small, but it’s clean and the long period will give them some shape. After that, it’s a waiting game.
From Friday afternoon, August 7th, the swell starts to drop, but the wind howls onshore, trashing things. We get a long stretch of poor conditions from the 8th all the way through to the 15th of August. The wind is a constant strong cross-onshore, with rain and thunderstorms, and the waves are a jumbled mess. The swell energy drops from high to weak, and the periods shorten. It’s a real blank run.
Finally, there’s a glimmer of hope. On Sunday morning, August 16th, we get another glassy session. The wind is dead calm, with waves of 5 ft from the E. The period is a short 10 seconds, so it’s windswell, but at least it’s clean. The energy is weak at 487. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6 ft but the period drops to 9 seconds and the wind comes onshore, making it messy again.
So, to wrap it up: your best bet is the very clean, glassy Sunday morning on August 2nd for some small, mellow waves. If you’re a glutton for punishment, there’s a massive swell mid-week that’s for experts only. Then it’s a long, windy wait until another glassy chance on the final Sunday. For Takanabe, a spot that’s often inconsistent, this long stretch of poor surf is a bit of a bummer, but that one clean morning makes it worth keeping an eye on. Forecasts can change, so don’t write it off entirely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 43 | 208 | 229 | 803 | 1180 | 1631 | 2521 | 3712 | 4809 | 6934 | 12211 | 16483 | 25605 | 33928 | 32251 | 36401 | 28199 | 18088 | 16041 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11PM1.86m | 7:49AM1.82m | 8:36PM1.85m | 8:30AM1.75m | 9:03PM1.82m | 9:16AM1.66m | 9:33PM1.78m | 10:13AM1.55m | 10:08PM1.72m | 11:33AM1.44m | 10:53PM1.66m | 1:32PM1.41m | 00:00AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:02AM0.69m | 2:13PM0.32m | 2:37AM0.64m | 2:44PM0.46m | 3:16AM0.60m | 3:17PM0.63m | 4:02AM0.57m | 3:56PM0.82m | 4:59AM0.56m | 4:46PM1.02m | 6:15AM0.54m | 6:10PM1.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 21 |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
29 | 29 | 208 | 215 | 803 | 1180 | 1631 | 2521 | 3712 | 4809 | 6934 | 12211 | 16483 | 25605 | 33928 | 32251 | 32061 | 28199 | 18088 | 16041 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 18 | ESE 15 | SE 9 | ESE 17 | E 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 43 | 21 | 229 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 183 | — | — | 481 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | ESE 18 | E 11 | E 8 | SSE 10 | S 7 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | 31 | 9 | 22 | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 17 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 8 | 10 | 240 | 277 | 289 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36401 | 2166 | 2804 | 1591 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 830 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 80 | 87 | 0 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 259 | 819 | 207 | 813 | 767 | 259 | 813 | 780 | 259 |
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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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