
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 36ft (11.0m), 19s period, ESE swell with 81,141 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 11.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 36ft (11.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming down the pipe for Takanabe.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell. Don’t even bother paddling out from Thursday the 30th of July through to Saturday the 1st of August. It’s tiny, weak, and the combined wave energy is only hitting 44 at best. Just a lazy little 0.4m ESE windswell with a short period around 10 seconds. The water’s sitting at 84°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. Glassy morning conditions will be nice for a swim, but there’s nothing for a surfer.
Now, things start to wake up on Sunday the 2nd of August. That morning, the ocean finally starts to breathe. We see a solid pulse of long-period groundswell from the ESE, 2ft at 16 seconds. Don’t let the height fool you – that combined energy jumps to 242 (moderate energy) and the morning is dead glass. Clean little peelers if you’ve got a log. The optimum direction here is SE, and this is ESE, so it’s a touch angled, but those long periods mean better shaped, more powerful waves. It will be a bit inconsistent due to the long gaps between sets, but paddle-out should be easier. It’s a beginner spot and inconsistent, so don’t expect a crowd, but it might get a few locals on it. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, so hit it early.
The standout action, and I mean the standout, looks to be Monday the 3rd of August. The swell kicks up. We’re looking at a 6ft ESE groundswell (17 seconds) in the morning, building to 7ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is strong here – 1682 and then 2651. That is serious, powerful water moving in. Winds are cross-shore from the NE, which is about as good as it gets for this setup. That said, at 6ft to 7ft, this is getting too big for beginners. For the experienced crew, this is where it gets interesting. The long period (17 seconds) and ESE direction will make for some great lines, but remember, long period swells at a beach break can sometimes run a bit straight. You’ll want to look for the peaks that wrap a bit. This is easily the best session in the whole window.
Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th of August go completely nuts, but it’s too much for Takanabe. We’re talking 10ft to 18ft of ESE groundswell, with combined energy hitting over 17,500. The wind is still cross-shore, but this is a red-alert situation. That’s expert-only territory, and honestly, at those sizes and with the cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Maybe look at this for a tow-in session if you’re a lunatic, but for a regular paddle, it’s a no-go. Thursday the 6th of August pushes into giant territory – 30ft to 36ft. That’s not surfable here. It’s a full-on ocean event.
Things slowly ease off from Friday the 7th of August onward, but the wind turns ugly, getting cross-onshore and messy right through to Sunday the 9th. The swell drops but stays bumpy. Not worth your time.
There is a little glimmer on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning brings a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the N, and we’ve got a 5ft E groundswell at 16 seconds. The combined energy is still decent at 1201. The conditions will be clean and the waves will have some punch. Not as big as the 3rd, but a solid option for experienced surfers looking for a cleaner, more manageable session. No crowd pressure likely at this inconsistent spot.
After that, the window closes up again with messy, onshore winds and another pulse that gets too big on Thursday the 13th of August (10ft). So, bottom line: if you want the best day, Sunday the 2nd of August is the glassy, long-period sneak-attack for the longboarders. For the real power and the best surf of the pack, Monday the 3rd of August is the hands-down winner for experienced surfers.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 29 | 44 | 208 | 229 | 834 | 1672 | 2640 | 4137 | 4708 | 5163 | 8034 | 10641 | 17516 | 30409 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.83m | 6:37AM1.85m | 7:46PM1.85m | 7:12AM1.85m | 8:11PM1.86m | 7:49AM1.82m | 8:36PM1.85m | 8:30AM1.75m | 9:03PM1.82m | 9:16AM1.66m | 9:33PM1.78m | 10:13AM1.55m | 10:08PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:44PM0.15m | 00:59AM0.83m | 1:14PM0.17m | 1:30AM0.75m | 1:43PM0.22m | 2:02AM0.69m | 2:13PM0.32m | 2:37AM0.64m | 2:44PM0.46m | 3:16AM0.60m | 3:17PM0.63m | 4:02AM0.57m | 3:56PM0.82m | ||||||||
5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 |
37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 29 | 29 | 208 | 215 | 834 | 1672 | 2640 | 4137 | 4708 | 5163 | 8034 | 10641 | 17516 | 30409 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | ESE 15 | SE 11 | ESE 17 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 44 | 19 | 229 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | S 7 | — | E 12 | E 12 | E 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 9 | NE 4 | SE 10 | — | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 15 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 25 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | SSE 8 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 10 | — | 6 | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 286 | 0 | 25 | 334 | 269 | 860 | 307 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 61 | 87 | 0 | 80 | 87 | 10 | 259 | 767 | 259 |
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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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