Takanabe surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 01 May 2026 JST
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Takanabe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 03) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 4th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
1.5
S
5
1.7
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
66
24
38
55
57
54
129
287
237
73
51
63
59
86
83
103
103
136
130
106
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
W
5
SW
20
SSE
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
W
15
W
5
NW
10
SE
10
WNW
0
SSE
15
SE
5
WSW
5
S
15
SSE
10
W
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
6:20PM1.85m
5:44AM1.85m
6:54PM1.85m
6:09AM1.84m
7:28PM1.81m
6:35AM1.81m
8:04PM1.75m
7:01AM1.76m
8:43PM1.66m
7:29AM1.70m
9:28PM1.58m
8:00AM1.62m
10:25PM1.51m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.23m
00:04AM0.78m
12:20PM0.18m
00:34AM0.85m
12:49PM0.17m
1:03AM0.92m
1:20PM0.20m
1:32AM0.99m
1:54PM0.27m
2:03AM1.06m
2:30PM0.35m
2:39AM1.12m
3:12PM0.45m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:28
5:26
5:26
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:22
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6:52
6:53
6:54
6:55
6:55
6:57
6:58
19
Temp °C
19
20
15
23
23
19
23
21
22
22
21
16
19
18
16
20
21
18
21
22
18
12
14
12
20
20
18
21
20
23
19
18
14
17
16
15
19
19
18
19
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
10
1.1
S
7
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
S
6
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
Energy kJ
124
66
24
38
55
57
54
48
52
111
52
28
63
59
86
83
103
103
136
130
106
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
SE
4
0.4
ESE
11
Energy kJ
79
21
12
6
7
54
51
6
2
2
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
Energy kJ
18
46
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.7
W
4
0.3
W
3
0.3
SW
3
0.6
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.7
SSW
4
1.5
S
5
1.7
S
7
1.6
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
2
0.4
S
3
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
1
12
1
2
7
17
18
129
287
237
73
8
1
3
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
36
335
253
25
253
0
31
253
37
31
31
0
0
80
0
0
303
0
0
286
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kyu Shu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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