Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, E swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty again, switching over to feet and miles.
So, here’s the deal for Takanabe. For the next week or so, it’s flat and uninspiring. Starting Saturday the 18th through to Saturday the 25th of July, we’re looking at tiny east swell from 1 to 2 feet. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate (58 to 108). Mornings are glassy and clean but really small. Water temp is about 82°, pretty normal. Afternoons are blown out by onshore breezes, so don't bother.
Sunday the 26th of July – still small and messy. Not worth suiting up.
Then things get big, but not exactly user-friendly. On Monday the 27th of July, the swell picks up to 4 to 7 feet out of the southeast with a long period of 14 to 16 seconds. Combined energy is moderate to strong (819 to 2112). However, the wind is cross-onshore, making conditions lumpy. This setup might look better for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Tuesday the 28th of July – size jumps to 10 to 13 feet of southeast groundswell with a very long period of 15 to 17 seconds. Combined energy is very strong (3460 to 9114). This is strictly for experts. The wind is cross-shore with moderate breeze and thunderstorms are possible. The report clearly says the swell is too big for this break, so unless you’re a pro charging heavy waves, stay on the beach. It gets even bigger through Wednesday and Thursday the 29th and 30th of July – up to 26 feet, but gale-force onshore winds make it a complete washout.
The last day of July and into the start of August, the swell drops again and the wind shifts to west and southwest. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August offer small, clean conditions with cross-offshore breezes and 3-foot southerly swell – combined energy moderate (177 to 328). It’s not firing, but if you just want to get wet on a clean little wave, Sunday morning, August 2nd, is your best bet.
To sum up: the standout is Sunday morning, August 2nd – small but clean. Everything else is either too small, blown out, or dangerously oversized. But you know how it goes – forecast can change, and good things can turn up when you least expect them.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 18 | ENE 10 | SE 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 41 | 56 | 57 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 81 | 80 | 57 | 57 | 41 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 49 | 31 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:20PM1.83m | 9:06AM1.71m | 9:51PM1.77m | 9:59AM1.56m | 10:23PM1.71m | 11:03AM1.42m | 10:58PM1.64m | 12:29PM1.33m | 11:41PM1.57m | 2:25PM1.33m | 00:39AM1.52m | 4:01PM1.41m | 1:54AM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49PM0.27m | 3:18AM0.71m | 3:25PM0.48m | 4:05AM0.69m | 4:00PM0.69m | 4:57AM0.69m | 4:37PM0.89m | 5:58AM0.70m | 5:22PM1.07m | 7:12AM0.68m | 6:42PM1.20m | 8:29AM0.63m | 8:42PM1.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 56 | 57 | 55 | 60 | 65 | 65 | 81 | 80 | 57 | 57 | 33 | 75 | 75 | 72 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 33 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 3 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 11 | ESE 11 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 4 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 13 | S 3 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 18 | SE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 49 | 31 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 667 | 0 | 22 | 681 | 0 | 22 | 286 | 0 |
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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).
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