Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, ESE swell with 631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at this forecast for Takanabe. It’s a real story of two extremes.
First off, the first week is a total bust. From Monday, July 27th, through Sunday, August 2nd, the surf is tiny. We’re talking about knee-high, weak waves, if that. The combined swell energy is low, mostly under 100 (moderate), and the periods are short. You’ll see some glassy mornings on Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, but with a swell of only 2ft to 2ft, you’re not going to catch anything decent. Don’t even bother paddling out.
Then, the whole picture changes. Starting Monday, August 3rd, a serious, long-period groundswell from the ESE builds in quick. The energy jumps from 644 (moderate) to 1957 (strong) by Tuesday morning. The swell hits 6ft on Tuesday the 4th, and it’s just gonna keep climbing. The water temp is a warm 84°, which is a touch above average for this time of year.
Now, here’s the problem. For a beach break like Takanabe, this swell gets way too big. By Wednesday, August 5th, we’re looking at a 10ft swell, and it’s glassy in the morning. The combined energy is a massive 4868 (very strong)! That sounds unreal, but the forecast says it’s actually too big for this spot. It’s the same story for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – we’re talking 15ft, 17ft, and even 26ft on Saturday the 8th. That’s massive. The period is also very long, over 16 seconds, which at a beach break can make the waves close out and be a proper nightmare. This is strictly for experts only, if anyone is brave enough.
The best session, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Monday, August 10th. The swell has dropped back to a much more manageable 7ft from the east, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is still strong at 1934, but the wind is glassy in the morning. That’s your window. It’s clean, a solid 7ft, and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. That’s where you want to be.
Tuesday, August 11th also looks good with a 5ft glassy morning, but it’s not quite as punchy. A solid runner-up, but Monday the 10th is the real standout.
So, to put it plain: the first week is flat. Then we get a dangerous, massive swell that’s too big for the break. The only true highlight is the glassy morning of Monday, August 10th, with a clean 7ft east swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 54 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 43 | 45 | 21 | 55 | 312 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:00PM1.68m | 4:44AM1.69m | 6:28PM1.75m | 5:24AM1.77m | 6:55PM1.80m | 6:01AM1.82m | 7:21PM1.83m | 6:37AM1.85m | 7:46PM1.85m | 7:12AM1.85m | 8:11PM1.86m | 7:49AM1.82m | 8:36PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03AM0.33m | 11:27PM1.06m | 11:39AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.98m | 12:12PM0.18m | 00:29AM0.90m | 12:44PM0.15m | 00:59AM0.83m | 1:14PM0.17m | 1:30AM0.75m | 1:43PM0.22m | 2:02AM0.69m | 2:13PM0.32m | 2:37AM0.64m | |||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 13 | ESE 15 |
| kJ | 50 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 19 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 43 | 45 | 19 | 55 | 312 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 4 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 16 | E 10 |
| kJ | 54 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 49 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 3 | — | 15 | 52 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 3 | S 4 | SE 13 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | S 3 | S 7 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 18 | E 18 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 52 | 51 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | S 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 25 | 889 | 0 | 269 | 882 | 299 | 38 | 828 | 0 | 0 | 755 | 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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