
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, ESE swell with 2,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at just one spot, and it’s got a bit of a rollercoaster ahead.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild. The first real action kicks off Thursday morning, September 3rd. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE, period of 9 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the NNE at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate (541), and it’s cleaning up nice. This is a solid start for a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a constant flow. The wind is playing nice, making for clean little waves.
By Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps to 7ft, but the wind swings more cross-shore and the energy jumps to 907. It gets a bit choppy, and the tide conditions look questionable. Friday morning brings an 8ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is cross-on and light, and the energy is strong (1625). It’s a bit messy, and the tide is a worry. Friday afternoon sees a drop in size but the wind goes cross-off again, so it cleans up, but the overall quality is still iffy.
Now, Saturday morning, September 5th, is where things get interesting — but not for paddle surfing. The swell hits 10ft from the ENE, with a period of 9 seconds and a monster wave energy reading of 2904. That’s some serious power. The wind is cross-off and clean, so the waves look good, but it’s too big for this break. For a beginner spot, this is a no-go unless you’re a real expert. It’s more of a kite surfing playground than a paddle-friendly day.
Sunday the 6th settles down to 6ft and then 5ft, winds stay cross-off, so it’s clean, but the energy drops to 594 and 385 — weak to moderate. The consistency is still an issue. Monday and Tuesday are pretty average, with 4ft to 5ft swell and mixed winds. The standout for the first week is definitely Wednesday, September 9th. Morning sees an 8ft ESE swell, period of 11 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the NNW at just 3 mph. The wave energy is strong (1638), and this is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is even better — glassy conditions with a 7ft ESE swell and a period of 10 seconds. The energy is still solid (1079), and it’s slick as glass. This is your best window in the first week.
The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday the 10th through Saturday the 13th are mostly small, with 3ft to 5ft swell, and winds are light to moderate but mostly cross or cross-shore. The energy is weak to moderate (300 to 400 range). Not much to write home about. Sunday the 13th has a 3ft swell from the E with a very long period of 14 seconds — that’s a groundswell, but it’s tiny. Monday the 14th is similar, small and uninspiring.
We get a little spike on Tuesday the 15th with a 4ft E swell, period of 12 seconds, but the wind is moderate cross-shore and the energy is only 500. Not great. Wednesday the 16th looks promising: morning has a 4ft E swell with a light offshore from the NNW and clean conditions. The afternoon jumps to 5ft from the ENE, period of 10 seconds, and it’s very clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is 635 — moderate. That’s a solid, fun session for the more experienced.
The real standout in the second week is Thursday the 17th morning. Glassy conditions, a 2ft swell from the E with a very long period of 14 seconds, and low energy (474). It’s small but clean as a whistle. Then Friday, September 18th morning brings a 7ft SE swell, period of 13 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (2268), and conditions are excellent for those who know what they’re doing. That’s a real gem, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Best pick: Wednesday, September 9th morning and afternoon. The 8ft and 7ft ESE swell with offshore and glassy winds, strong energy, and clean conditions. For the second week, keep an eye on Friday, September 18th morning for the experienced crew.
Stay safe, and don’t go out on Saturday the 5th if you’re a beginner — that’s a kite day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 277mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
250 | 433 | 769 | 1082 | 1490 | 739 | 1915 | 1604 | 976 | 1051 | 505 | 302 | 195 | 213 | 251 | 2156 | 1478 | 1050 | 2510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:03AM1.57m | 9:17PM1.72m | 11:31AM1.44m | 10:02PM1.62m | 2:00PM1.43m | 11:27PM1.51m | 3:40PM1.56m | 1:41AM1.51m | 4:27PM1.69m | 3:12AM1.63m | 5:01PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:29AM0.40m | 3:24PM0.98m | 4:27AM0.46m | 4:14PM1.17m | 5:53AM0.52m | 6:14PM1.31m | 7:44AM0.49m | 8:56PM1.25m | 9:10AM0.37m | 10:01PM1.09m | 10:08AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.91m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 5 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 82 | 70 | 79 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
250 | 433 | 769 | 1082 | 1490 | 739 | 220 | 1099 | 976 | 59 | 37 | 302 | 195 | 213 | 251 | 1393 | 1478 | 1050 | 2510 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
112 | 104 | 96 | — | 48 | 48 | — | 197 | 151 | 61 | 49 | 65 | 65 | 49 | 34 | 12 | 28 | 21 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 | — | — | E 15 | — | — | E 13 | SE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 10 | — | — | — |
3 | 4 | 14 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 18 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 9 | ENE 9 | N 5 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | N 4 | N 3 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
— | — | 28 | 81 | 82 | 90 | 1915 | 1604 | 73 | 1051 | 505 | — | — | 10 | 2 | 2156 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 37 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 87 | 37 | 13 | 37 | 87 | 13 | 37 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 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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