Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SE swell with 2,018 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the local sand. Let's break down what's cookin' for our stretch of coast.
Truth be told, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of noise and not much quality. We’ve got a few windows where things line up, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your moments. The opening days are pretty rough, and we'll see a big jump in size later on that's just too much for the spot.
We kick things off with a bit of a wait. On Wednesday the 26th, there's some swell around 7 ft from the south, but it's messy with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (1311), but the conditions are just not there. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off with poor, choppy conditions and small, weak swell. The energy drops right off.
Saturday the 29th morning brings a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 2 ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is weak (187), but for a small wave session, it’s about as clean as it gets. Sunday the 30th morning is similar, with glassy conditions and those tiny 2 ft east swells. Not exactly a standout, but a chance to get wet in clean conditions.
Then we hit a dry spell. Monday the 31st is just marginal, and Tuesday the 1st of September sees a massive pulse of swell (12 ft from the SE on Tuesday afternoon) with a strong cross-onshore wind. The energy is very strong (3952), but it's blown out and messy. That trend continues through Wednesday the 2nd and into Thursday the 3rd, with huge, stormy surf. The combined energy is massive (7442 on Thursday afternoon), but it's a total mess for a beach break.
Now, here's the kicker. The best window we have is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. The swell is still a massive 13 ft from the SSE, with strong energy (2915), but the wind is glassy. For an experienced surfer, this is the call. The tide and wind are perfect, but the problem is the size. It's a lot of water moving, and at Takanabe, a swell this big is only for the experts. The same goes for the morning of Monday the 8th of September, with a 12 ft SE swell and glassy conditions – again, a big, clean swell, but only for those with the skills and the nerve.
The rest of the run is a non-event. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a write-off, and the following week is a mix of marginal conditions and big, onshore slop. The morning of Monday the 7th of September has a clean 6 ft SE swell with glassy winds and a score of 4, making it solid for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate (1076). The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year.
So, if you're an expert, circle the morning of Friday the 4th of September. For everyone else, the glassy mornings on the 29th and 30th of August are your best bet for a quiet, clean paddle, even if the waves are small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
299 | 457 | 402 | 336 | 231 | 125 | 117 | 105 | 106 | 126 | 83 | 62 | 123 | 327 | 341 | 446 | 1230 | 2018 | 1862 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:13AM1.80m | 6:18PM1.85m | 5:48AM1.88m | 6:40PM1.90m | 6:24AM1.93m | 7:03PM1.92m | 7:00AM1.94m | 7:26PM1.93m | 7:37AM1.90m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:18AM1.83m | 8:16PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.85m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:04AM0.72m | 12:17PM0.20m | 00:32AM0.61m | 12:46PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.50m | 1:15PM0.31m | 1:33AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.44m | 2:07AM0.37m | 2:15PM0.60m | 2:44AM0.36m | ||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 22 | 11 | 40 | 41 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
299 | 457 | 402 | 336 | 231 | 104 | 114 | 76 | 100 | 106 | 83 | 62 | 123 | 327 | 341 | 446 | 1230 | 1628 | 1862 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | E 12 |
257 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 37 | 125 | 117 | 105 | 13 | 67 | 60 | 60 | 37 | 40 | 40 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 13 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 11 | S 12 | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSE 15 | — | E 13 | E 16 |
117 | 5 | 20 | 42 | 35 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 45 | — | 13 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 87 | — | — | 106 | 126 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2018 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 284 | 284 | 31 | 31 | 253 | 31 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 87 | 491 | 253 | 491 | 491 | 780 |
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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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