Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.1° 

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


Takanabe surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with 937 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 12th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 13th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s how the surf shapes up for Takanabe over the next sixteen days.

Right now we’re in a flat spell, so if you’re hanging for a wave, you’ll have to wait until Monday morning, September 14th. That’s when a small bump shows, with chest-high 4ft swell coming from the ESE, period around 9 seconds – a clean little groundswell. The water’s sitting at 82°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year so no surprises there. Combined wave energy is moderate at 268. Wind’s a light cross-off from the NNE, so the face will be clean. It’s only for beginners though, so if you’re learning, this is your window. Takanabe itself is an exposed spot facing SE, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect much more than a few sets.

Tuesday morning, September 15th, is the standout in this first week. The swell holds at 4ft from the ESE, period 9 seconds, and it’s glassy – flat calm, no wind, just you and the ocean. Wave energy picks up to 327. This is the pick of the run: clean, punchy, and small enough for anyone. It won’t be crowded, but Takanabe breaks only sometimes, so don’t bank on it being packed.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings, September 16–17, keep the clean cross-off wind, with chest-high waves around 3–3ft from the ESE and energy dropping to 215–227. Still surfable, but the quality fades a touch.

Then things get weird. Friday September 18th into the weekend sees the swell jump big, but the wind swings onshore and messy. By Saturday September 19th, the swell hits 7–8ft from the E, period 17 seconds on the afternoon – that’s serious groundswell with very long period, and wave energy cranks to 4512. It’s going to be lumpy and cross-chop though. Not good for a paddle. Might look more like a kite day.

Sunday morning September 20th, and here’s the real beast – 15ft of ESE swell, period 15 seconds, with combined energy reading a massive 8066. The wind is cross-off, so the face might look okay, but this is way too big for Takanabe. Experts only, and even then, it’s a wild card. The forecast says it’ll be too big for the break, and I’d agree. Same story rolls through Monday and Tuesday, with 12–21ft swells – that’s big-wave territory, and with fresh to near-gale winds, it’s pretty much unsurfable here.

By Wednesday September 23rd, it drops back to a clean 4ft from the SE, and that morning looks like a decent little session with gentle cross-off winds. After that, the energy fades to weak, with very small waves under 2ft for the rest of the period. Thursday through Sunday, September 24–27, you’re looking at knee-to-thigh-high dribble, some glassy mornings but not enough to get excited about. The combined energy drops into the double digits – weak, weak, weak.

So overall, Monday morning September 14th and Tuesday morning September 15th are the best on offer. After that, it’s either too big and messy, or too small. The second week only has a fleeting clean window on Wednesday the 23rd, but it’s nothing to write home about. Keep an eye on the forecasts though – it tends not to stay poor for long around here.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:48PM1.96m
7:05AM1.97m
7:11PM1.94m
7:43AM1.89m
7:34PM1.89m
8:20AM1.77m
7:56PM1.82m
8:59AM1.63m
8:18PM1.74m
9:43AM1.49m
8:39PM1.64m
10:50AM1.36m
9:02PM1.53m
Low Tide
12:41PM0.30m
00:57AM0.34m
1:11PM0.44m
1:29AM0.30m
1:39PM0.59m
2:00AM0.31m
2:05PM0.75m
2:32AM0.37m
2:29PM0.91m
3:07AM0.47m
2:51PM1.05m
3:50AM0.59m
3:13PM1.18m
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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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