Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
29.4° C
1.1° 

Takanabe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Takanabe surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 17s period, SE swell with 38,081 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 4th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 6th Aug)26ft (8.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Takanabe over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a wild ride, so hang on.

First up, we’ve got a little window of hope early on. Sunday morning, August 2nd, is looking pretty sweet for a beginner-friendly session. The swell is a tiny 2 feet from the ESE, but it’s packing some serious long-period energy – 16 seconds – and combined energy is a moderate 238. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and it's clear. That’s about as clean as it gets, but don’t expect much push. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no worries there.

That glassy calm doesn't last. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops right off. Monday picks up a bit more size – 5 to 6 feet – but with a cross-shore wind and a moderate combined energy (1236 to 1761), it’s only marginal. You might find a few, but it’s not going to be great.

Now, things get wild from Tuesday, August 4th, through to Friday, August 7th. The swell absolutely pumps up, going from 10 feet up to a massive 24 feet. The combined energy is off the charts – 5926 to 35465. That’s serious, dangerous power. The period is long (17-18 seconds), so it’s proper groundswell. But here’s the kicker: the forecast says it’s simply too big for this break. Plus, we’ve got fresh cross-shore winds and a risk of thunderstorms. Unless you’re an absolute expert on a big-wave gun and don’t mind messy conditions, stay out of the water. This is more of a spectacle than a surf.

After that big pulse, the weekend of August 8th and 9th drops down in size, but the wind is a mess – fresh cross-onshore and lumpy. The swell is 5 to 11 feet, but combined energy is still high (1857 to 7020). The forecast says poor surf conditions. It’s a write-off.

We get a bit of a breather early next week, August 10th and 11th, with smaller swell (5 to 6 feet) and lighter winds, but it’s still cross-onshore or cross-shore and choppy. The energy drops to moderate levels (901 to 1754). It’s only marginal, maybe good for a paddle if you’re desperate.

Here’s the standout. Look at your calendar for Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th. We’ve got a return to that glassy, clean magic. The swell is small – 3 to 4 feet from the E – with a period of 12 seconds and combined energy around 334 to 478. The wind is glassy or light cross-offshore. This is as clean as it gets for Takanabe. It’s small, but it’s pretty. The best bet for a long, fun session on a log or a fish.

Then, Friday, August 14th, shows a promising pulse of 6 feet from the E. The morning is glassy, and combined energy is a moderate 782. The forecast says “very good surf conditions.” This is the best window of the whole outlook for a clean, solid day.

Saturday, August 15th, morning is the call for the more experienced crew. The swell is 8 feet from the E, period 11 seconds, and combined energy is a solid 3140. The wind is light cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s your big wave window for the trip, but it gets too big and messy in the afternoon. Sunday, August 16th, keeps the 8 to 10 feet swell going, but the wind goes cross-shore and it’s more marginal.

The last day, Monday, August 17th, has a 8 feet swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy drops and the period is short (10 seconds). It’s marginal.

So, to wrap it up: Best overall windows are the glassy mornings of August 12th and 13th for clean, small waves, and the morning of Friday, August 14th for a solid, clean swell. For the experienced, the morning of Saturday, August 15th is the pick of the bigger stuff. The rest of the period is either too big, too windy, or too small to get excited about. Keep an eye on the glassy windows, because when it’s clean here, it’s a dream.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Thu morning).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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803
1224
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4809
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13697
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26307
35465
34572
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High Tide
7:49AM1.82m
8:36PM1.85m
8:30AM1.75m
9:03PM1.82m
9:16AM1.66m
9:33PM1.78m
10:13AM1.55m
10:08PM1.72m
11:33AM1.44m
10:53PM1.66m
1:32PM1.41m
00:00AM1.60m
Low Tide
2:02AM0.69m
2:13PM0.32m
2:37AM0.64m
2:44PM0.46m
3:16AM0.60m
3:17PM0.63m
4:02AM0.57m
3:56PM0.82m
4:59AM0.56m
4:46PM1.02m
6:15AM0.54m
6:10PM1.19m
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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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