Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, E swell with 416 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Takanabe in feet and miles per hour.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are some proper gems in the mix. The absolute best of the bunch comes on Tuesday morning the 11th of August. You’re looking at a clean 4ft of easterly swell, 12-second period, and a solid 613 units of energy. The wind is glassy out of the northeast at just 3 mph. That’s going to be some of the cleanest, most fun surf you’ll see in this whole 16-day window. It’s an exposed break, so it’ll take that east swell perfectly. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and at that size, it’s ideal for a long, easy session. Crowds can show up here, so get in early.
After that, it goes pretty quiet. We get a few mornings with glassy conditions and waist-high waves, like Wednesday the 12th with 3ft east swell and no wind, and Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th with similar clean 3ft east swell. They’re worth a paddle if you need a fix, but the energy drops off (around 243 to 348 units). The afternoons are mostly toast with onshore breezes, so early is the only game in town.
Now, there’s another proper standout hiding out later. Circle Wednesday morning the 26th of August. The forecast shows glassy conditions, a light breeze from the SSE, a solid 4ft of southeast swell with a long 11-second period, and a healthy 584 units of energy. The stars align. This is the second best offer and well worth the wait.
Tuesday the 25th of August afternoon shows a big pulse of energy – 1099 units – with a 5ft southeast swell and a 12-second period. That’s a serious wall of water, but the 12 mph onshore wind will likely mess up the face. At 5ft, it’s getting too big for beginners. Keep an eye on it, but the morning of the 26th is the smarter choice for clean waves.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year, so a standard summer wetsuit or just a rash guard should do the trick.
So, the call is clear: the best wave is Tuesday morning the 11th of August. The next best is Wednesday morning the 26th of August. Everything else is early-morning glass or blown-out chop. Get on it.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 413 | 396 | 305 | 231 | 225 | 194 | 85 | 78 | 57 | 55 | 73 | 110 | 143 | 127 | 184 | 216 | 164 | 164 | 161 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:08AM1.79m | 6:00PM1.88m | 5:03AM1.90m | 6:34PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.98m | 7:04PM1.96m | 6:37AM2.00m | 7:33PM1.95m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:00PM1.93m | 8:02AM1.87m | 8:26PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM1.06m | 11:07AM0.05m | 11:34PM0.93m | 11:52AM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:32PM-0.00m | 00:50AM0.66m | 1:09PM0.08m | 1:27AM0.56m | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:03AM0.50m | 2:14PM0.41m | 2:39AM0.49m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | 7:04 | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 6 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 413 | 396 | 305 | 231 | 225 | 194 | 81 | 78 | 57 | 55 | 73 | 92 | 50 | 127 | 184 | 216 | 164 | 164 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 210 | 200 | 162 | 162 | 123 | 90 | 85 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 44 | 110 | 143 | 34 | 122 | 81 | 78 | 55 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | S 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | ESE 11 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 12 | 35 | 41 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 5 | 35 | — | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 284 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0 | 10 | 303 | 0 | 10 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 |
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