
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with 2,976 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here, checkin' in from the coast. It's a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon, and the first week or so is gonna be a real test of patience. We're starting with a pulse of energy that's too messy to really get excited about, then a long dry spell, before a glimmer of hope shows up in the second week. Here's the full rundown.
We kick off this Sunday, the 12th of July, with a solid 8ft swell from the south, and the ocean is just pumping with energy (2059). But don't get your hopes up too high, because the wind is a cross-on at 3 mph, and it's enough to put a bit of chop on the surface. The water temp is sitting at 79°, and that's a good 3° cooler than average for this time of year, so you'll feel the difference. That swell is coming from the south, but the optimum direction for Takanabe is from the southeast, so it's not lined up perfectly. The period is 13 seconds, so there's some decent groundswell in there, but with the conditions the way they are, it's a bit of a struggle. The afternoon gets worse, with the wind picking up to 12 mph and the quality dropping off.
By Monday morning the 13th, the swell has dropped to 5ft, and the energy has backed right off (493). The wind is glassy, which is a huge positive, and the waves will be clean, but the size is just okay. The cool water is still a factor. The south swell direction is still not ideal. This is a surfable session, but nothing to write home about.
Then we hit a real flat spell. From Tuesday the 14th through to Saturday the 18th, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the wave energy is in the weak range (45 to 70). The wind is occasionally glassy in the mornings, but the waves are just too small to bother with. You'll be looking at a lot of flat, glassy water. It's a proper lull.
Now, there's a bit of a tease on Saturday the 18th. The swell starts to build again in the afternoon, hitting 4ft from the east-southeast, and the period jumps to 15 seconds – that's proper long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (975). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it's not perfect, but it's a sign of life. The 15-second period means the waves will be powerful and have long lulls, but at a point break like Takanabe, it could actually shape up okay. The water is still cool.
The real standout, and this is the one to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday the 22nd of July. The morning looks like the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is a solid 4ft from the east-southeast, with a good 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (529). More importantly, the wind is glassy – dead calm. The waves will be clean, smooth, and have some decent push. The direction is a far better match for the break's optimum southeast angle. The water temp is still a bit cool, but who cares when the waves are this good? It's a bit small for experts, but perfect for a fun mid-week session. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so get it while it's good. This is the best on offer, no question.
After that, Thursday the 23rd has another glassy morning with 4ft swell, but it's a touch smaller and the energy is a bit less (423). It's still a good option, but Wednesday is the winner.
The end of the forecast gets a bit messy again with rain and onshore winds from the 25th onwards, but that Wednesday morning is a genuine highlight. It's a long way out, so don't treat it as a guarantee, but the signs are promising. For now, the first week is a write-off, but the second week has a real diamond in the rough.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 17 | ESE 15 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2031 | 1442 | 887 | 459 | 317 | 233 | 116 | 80 | 79 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 43 | 36 | 39 | 151 | 543 | 2976 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:24PM1.79m | 4:05AM1.82m | 6:13PM1.88m | 5:01AM1.90m | 6:56PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.96m | 7:35PM1.94m | 6:42AM1.97m | 8:12PM1.92m | 7:30AM1.93m | 8:47PM1.88m | 8:18AM1.84m | 9:20PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.13m | 10:47PM1.10m | 11:12AM-0.01m | 11:39PM1.03m | 12:01PM-0.09m | 00:25AM0.96m | 12:47PM-0.10m | 1:09AM0.88m | 1:31PM-0.04m | 1:51AM0.80m | 2:11PM0.09m | 2:34AM0.75m | 2:49PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 11 | E 12 |
2031 | 1442 | 887 | 459 | 317 | 233 | 116 | 80 | 79 | 35 | 34 | 19 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 43 | 36 | 12 | 90 | 353 | 2084 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 5 | S 8 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 15 | — |
28 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 30 | 4 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 39 | 65 | 543 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | SE 9 | E 17 | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 22 | 151 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | S 4 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | E 6 | E 12 |
— | — | 21 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 14 | — | 78 | 2976 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 61 | 25 | 10 | 780 | 0 | 80 | 87 | 10 |
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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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