Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 4,158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Takanabe over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first Saturday morning you’re looking at a small, weak S swell at 3ft with a short 7-second period, and the wind is cross. It’s marginal, not worth getting excited about. The water is sitting at 84°F, which is about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 30th shapes up a little better. Early morning we’ve got glassy conditions with a 3ft SSE swell. It’s small, but that clean, smooth surface makes it surfable for a beginner. The energy is weak (141), so don’t expect much push.
Monday the 31st is a real letdown. The swell drops to 1ft with a very long 11-second period, but that’s not enough to do anything with. Glassy wind again, but the energy is barely a whisper (91).
Tuesday the 1st through Thursday the 3rd sees a big jump in height, but it’s messy. Tuesday morning gets a 5ft SSE swell with a cross-on wind and a storm risk. The energy climbs (623), but the conditions are choppy. By Thursday the 3rd, the swell hits 12ft from the SSE with an 11-second period – that’s a serious amount of power (3358). The file says it’s too big for this break, and with onshore wind, it’s a no-go for a paddle. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.
The real standout arrives on Saturday the 5th of September. Morning glass with a 6ft ESE swell, 8-second period, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (551), and the wind is dead calm. This is the best balance of size and clean face you’ll see in the first week – perfect for a fun session without getting hammered.
Sunday the 6th is a monster. A 10ft E swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is cross-off and clean. That’s 1371 units of energy. But again, it’s too big for Takanabe. It’s a spectacle, but not for the average surfer.
Looking further out, Wednesday the 9th of September morning is another beauty. Glassy conditions, calm wind, with a 8ft ESE swell and a 10-second period. This is solid, powerful groundswell (1191 energy). It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but with that size, it’s not a beginner spot. The swell direction matches the optimum (SE) fairly well, and with glass, it’s as clean as it gets.
Thursday the 10th of September morning is also a winner. A 5ft SE swell, 10-second period, with zero wind. Dead calm, glassy. The energy is moderate (545), and the conditions are very good. This is a solid, clean option for a mid-week paddle.
The final week gets iffy. Sunday the 13th of September morning brings a 12ft ESE swell with a 13-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell (4190 energy). It’s glassy, but it’s simply too big for this break. The long period will make it dumpy and straight at a beach break, so it’s a pass unless you’re an expert looking for a challenge.
Bottom line: The best waves on offer are the clean, glassy mornings of the 5th and the 9th. The 5th is more manageable for a wider range, while the 9th is a proper groundswell for the experienced crew. The 10th is a solid backup. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or too big for this spot.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 178mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
109 | 159 | 178 | 71 | 52 | 47 | 38 | 94 | 154 | 321 | 339 | 400 | 565 | 720 | 2873 | 2730 | 3889 | 820 | 702 | 514 | 235 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.92m | 7:00AM1.94m | 7:26PM1.93m | 7:37AM1.90m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:18AM1.83m | 8:16PM1.87m | 9:04AM1.71m | 8:44PM1.81m | 10:03AM1.57m | 9:17PM1.72m | 11:31AM1.44m | 10:02PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:46PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.50m | 1:15PM0.31m | 1:33AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.44m | 2:07AM0.37m | 2:15PM0.60m | 2:44AM0.36m | 2:48PM0.78m | 3:29AM0.40m | 3:24PM0.98m | 4:27AM0.46m | 4:14PM1.17m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 12 | 22 | 72 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 12 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 11 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 16 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 |
109 | 69 | 131 | 71 | 52 | 37 | 35 | 94 | 154 | 221 | 339 | 400 | 565 | 720 | 2873 | 2730 | 5 | 820 | 702 | 514 | 235 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | SSE 7 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 16 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 |
105 | 13 | 67 | 61 | 39 | 13 | 18 | 38 | 39 | 60 | 88 | 143 | 127 | 114 | 79 | 5 | — | 504 | 71 | 50 | 117 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | — | S 15 | — | E 16 | — | E 13 | E 12 | S 10 | E 11 |
14 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 38 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 16 | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | 14 | 26 | 50 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | SE 11 | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 |
— | 159 | 178 | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | 321 | — | — | — | — | — | 618 | 3889 | — | 3 | 10 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 31 | 0 | 286 | 10 | 253 | 269 | 253 | 269 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 207 | 676 | 31 | 286 | 0 |
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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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