Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.3° 

Takanabe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Takanabe surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SE swell with 1,423 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s brewing for Takanabe. Let’s be straight up – we’ve got a long stretch of pretty average conditions before things get wild, and by wild, I mean huge. So, let’s get into it.

First thing to note, we’ve got a big block of nothing happening from now until Friday morning, the 21st of August. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The first real chance to even think about paddling out comes on Friday morning, the 21st. We’re looking at a tiny 3.3ft swell from the south, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a big positive. The wave energy is weak at 195, but for a beginner spot that’s inconsistent, a clean, glassy 3.3ft wave is a rare treat. The offshore wind direction is NW, and the swell is coming from the south, so it’s a bit of a compromise, but that clean surface will make it fun for a learner on a longboard. Crowds are possible here sometimes.

After that little window, it’s back to poor surf conditions right through until the morning of Wednesday the 26th. We’ve got a mix of tiny swell and onshore breezes. Nothing to get excited about.

Now, hold onto your boardies. From the 26th of August, the energy really starts ramping up. Wednesday morning has a 7.5ft swell from the SE with a very long 13-second period and a staggering combined energy of 1955. The wind is clean and cross-offshore. However, at 7.5ft it’s getting big for beginners, and for a break that’s exposed and inconsistent, this is edging toward expert territory.

The real monsters arrive Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th. We’re looking at 9.8ft to 11.5ft swells. The crowd factor is moot because the conditions are rough - onshore gales and poor conditions. For a beach break like Takanabe, this is way too big and ugly for safe paddling. Honestly, with the wind on it, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The standout window, and the one I’d point you toward if you’re experienced, is a two-day stretch at the end. Monday the 31st of August morning looks promising – 9.8ft from the east, 11-second period, with a light 10 km/h offshore wind from the WNW. That’s a clean face and a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is a massive 5958.

But the absolute best on offer, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September. We’ve got a 9.8ft SSE groundswell, a very long 14-second period, and glassy conditions with the wind going calm. The combined energy is a huge 5694, and it’s a clean, offshore, glassy morning. The swell size (over 8.2ft) makes this strictly for experts, and the long period at a beach break could make it close out fast, but if you’re a charger sitting out the back, this could be an absolute session.

The bottom line: a small, clean window on the 21st for beginners, then a massive, expert-only clean swell on the 1st of September. The rest is either flat or a washing machine. Stay safe out there.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.8
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8
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8
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8
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SSE
9
1
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E
10
0.5
E
12
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12
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E
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
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63
57
110
162
157
160
162
132
129
108
79
54
70
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71
Wind (km/h)
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10
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NNW
10
NE
10
ESE
0
SW
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
WSW
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10
ESE
0
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ESE
5
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High Tide
9:15PM1.74m
10:18AM1.45m
9:40PM1.65m
11:33AM1.32m
10:11PM1.55m
2:13PM1.29m
11:05PM1.45m
4:17PM1.40m
1:12AM1.40m
4:47PM1.51m
2:52AM1.46m
5:11PM1.61m
Low Tide
3:57AM0.57m
3:35PM0.98m
4:47AM0.65m
4:02PM1.14m
6:00AM0.71m
4:49PM1.27m
7:48AM0.71m
8:55PM1.30m
9:13AM0.61m
10:08PM1.20m
10:06AM0.49m
10:42PM1.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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