Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down Takanabe in feet and miles per hour. The water’s about 84°F – right where it should be for this time of year.

Surf’s flat to start. Monday afternoon, July 27th, there’s a knee-high bump with onshore wind – skip it. Tuesday morning, the 28th, sees a 1.6ft southeast swell at 10 seconds. Glassy conditions – calm as can be – but the waves are tiny and weak. You might get a few limp rides, but it’s not worth the effort.

Then we hit a long dry spell. Wednesday through Sunday, August 2nd, the swell stays under 2ft, with short periods and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds. There’s a slight pulse Sunday afternoon – 1.6ft, 13 seconds from the east – but the wind is onshore and the energy is weak (161). Nothing to get excited about.

Things pick up Monday, August 3rd, with a 4.6ft ESE swell at 15 seconds – proper groundswell. Energy hits 787 (moderate), and the wind is light cross-shore. Still marginal, but there’s some shape. Tuesday the 4th, the swell builds to 7.2ft, then 8.2ft, with periods up to 17 seconds. Energy is over 4000 – strong. Wind is cross-on, and the waves are getting powerful. For a beginner spot, this is pushing it.

From Wednesday the 5th through Monday the 10th of August, it goes huge. Swell heights climb from 11.5ft to a massive 46ft, with periods up to 19 seconds. Energy readings are in the tens of thousands – enormous. Wind is often cross-off or glassy, so conditions are clean, but the size is way too big for Takanabe. The reports say “too big for this break,” and they’re right. It’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-out.

Finally, the swell drops. Tuesday, August 11th morning is the standout. We’ve got a 5.6ft east swell at 14 seconds – solid groundswell with good energy (1714). The wind is glassy – dead calm – so the surface will be perfect. The water’s still warm. This is over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, but for experienced surfers, it’s excellent. The long period gives the waves punch, though at a beach break like Takanabe, it might get a bit straight. Still, a glassy morning with chest-to-head-high sets and no wind – that’s a gem. The break is inconsistent, so patience is key, but the sets will be worth it. Crowds are possible –

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