Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SE swell with 11,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s the local surf outlook for Takanabe in imperial units.
We’re starting from Wednesday, 19th August, but don’t bother paddling out until the end of the first week. The first few days are flat and useless – poor surf, weak energy, and the wind is no good. There’s a long gap of nothing.
The first real chance comes on Friday morning, 21st August. A small southerly swell at 3ft, period around 9 seconds, and glassy wind – dead calm, clean as a whistle. The combined energy is moderate at 209, and water temp is 84°, which is average for the time of year. For a beginner-friendly break that’s inconsistent, it’s a rare moment of peace. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of that day.
Then there’s a quiet stretch until Tuesday, 25th August. That morning, a solid 8ft southeast swell rolls in with a very long period of 16 seconds – proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 3245, and the wind is a clean cross-off. This is the standout: good size, clean lines, and plenty of power for Takanabe’s exposed reefs and points. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so be ready. Water temp is normal for this time of year.
Wednesday, 26th August, the swell jumps to 12ft with the same long period, combined energy of 6986, but the wind turns cross and picks up to 16 mph. The swell is too big for this break – only for experts. Thursday and Friday bring massive 18ft to 23ft swell with onshore winds and storms. That’s kite-surfing weather, not for paddle boards.
The best session? Tuesday, 25th August morning. That 8ft, 16-second southeast groundswell with clean cross-off wind is the perfect mix of size and quality. For a break that’s inconsistent, this is a rare gem.
From Saturday, 29th August, the swell drops but stays too big, with onshore winds. By Sunday, 31st August, we’re back to 7ft with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is moderate. Early September has some glassy days on Tuesday, 1st September, but the swell is 13ft – again, too big for this spot.
Summing it up: the first week is a bust, but Tuesday, 25th August morning is the one to chase. After that, it’s mostly oversized swells and messy wind. Keep an eye on the glassy early September days for a possible late call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 90 | 88 | 61 | 42 | 135 | 158 | 171 | 129 | 129 | 97 | 97 | 79 | 59 | 87 | 98 | 132 | 472 | 1317 | 3097 | 3288 | 4585 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:18AM1.45m | 9:40PM1.65m | 11:33AM1.32m | 10:11PM1.55m | 2:13PM1.29m | 11:05PM1.45m | 4:17PM1.40m | 1:12AM1.40m | 4:47PM1.51m | 2:52AM1.46m | 5:11PM1.61m | 3:51AM1.57m | 5:33PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.98m | 4:47AM0.65m | 4:02PM1.14m | 6:00AM0.71m | 4:49PM1.27m | 7:48AM0.71m | 8:55PM1.30m | 9:13AM0.61m | 10:08PM1.20m | 10:06AM0.49m | 10:42PM1.09m | 10:44AM0.37m | 11:10PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 90 | 88 | 61 | 42 | 135 | 158 | 171 | 129 | 129 | 97 | 97 | 79 | 59 | 87 | 98 | 102 | 472 | 1317 | 3097 | 3288 | 4585 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 11 | E 9 | SE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 13 | S 10 | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 14 |
| kJ | 18 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 47 | 50 | 79 | 66 | 132 | 96 | 70 | 97 | 67 | 142 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 7 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | E 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | SE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | S 10 | SSW 10 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 16 | 25 | 12 | 25 | 27 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 17 | 23 | 84 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 51 | 31 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 303 | 0 | 10 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 25 | 87 | 0 | 22 | 87 | 0 | 25 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 10 |
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