
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 12AM. 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Takanabe over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Sunday and Monday aren’t exactly firing – wind’s cross-onshore, water’s a bit choppy, waves are marginal. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The energy’s there but the quality’s missing. Not worth paddling out just yet.
Tuesday morning, 11 August, is where it starts to get interesting. Glassy conditions, NNE wind flat calm, and a 4ft easterly swell with a 12-second period. That’s got some real groundswell character – long gaps between sets, clean green faces. The combined energy is moderate (667). It’s gonna be a fun, smaller wave session for the beginner to intermediate crew. Crowds are possible, so keep your eyes open.
Wednesday morning, 12 August, is a repeat – glassy again, 3ft ENE swell, 10-second period, with a combined energy of 414. Clean, calm, and small. Could be a nice dawny if you just want to get wet.
Then we hit a dry spell. From Thursday 13 August through to Friday 14 August, the swell drops to 2ft–2ft, poor conditions, light wind but no real power. The combined energy falls below 150. Not worth a look.
Saturday 15 August sees a small return – 3ft ENE swell, light cross-offshore wind, clean conditions. Combined energy is 283. Still small, but rideable for the loggers.
The real standout comes on Monday 17 August. Glassy morning, 6ft easterly swell, 10-second period, and a combined energy of 1112 – that’s solid, moderate-to-strong wave energy. The wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 6ft, it’s pushing into the too-big-for-beginners territory, but for the skilled crew, this is the best window of the whole forecast. The swell direction (E) isn’t quite the optimum SE from the guidance, but with glassy conditions, it’ll still be clean and punchy.
Tuesday 18 August morning is still good – 5ft, glassy again, combined energy 504. Another solid session.
But the biggest standout of the whole run? Wednesday 19 August morning. Glassy, 7ft east swell, 9-second period, combined energy 1216 – strong wave energy. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the period. The conditions are glassy and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 7ft, it’s expert-only territory. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
After that, the swell drops off again. Thursday 20 August has a clean 4ft with cross-offshore wind, but it’s short-lived. By Friday 21 August, we’re back to 3ft–3ft with poor conditions. The rest of the month fades to small, clean but tiny surf – 2ft to 3ft, glassy mornings, but barely enough to get on a wave.
So, the short version: the best windows are Monday 17 August and Wednesday 19 August mornings, with glassy conditions and solid east swell. 19 August is the big one. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | S 11 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
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777 | 396 | 820 | 1049 | 760 | 594 | 485 | 396 | 316 | 188 | 236 | 180 | 85 | 80 | 78 | 57 | 63 | 71 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:34AM1.59m | 4:37PM1.66m | 3:01AM1.67m | 5:22PM1.79m | 4:08AM1.79m | 6:00PM1.88m | 5:03AM1.90m | 6:34PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.98m | 7:04PM1.96m | 6:37AM2.00m | 7:33PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.33m | 9:54PM1.19m | 10:16AM0.17m | 10:50PM1.06m | 11:07AM0.05m | 11:34PM0.93m | 11:52AM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:32PM-0.00m | 00:50AM0.66m | 1:09PM0.08m | 1:27AM0.56m | |||||||
— | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 8 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | E 10 | E 10 |
777 | 381 | 820 | 1049 | 760 | 594 | 485 | 396 | 316 | 175 | 236 | 180 | 85 | 80 | 78 | 57 | 39 | 71 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 | S 10 |
536 | 396 | 329 | 302 | 239 | 234 | 259 | 254 | 204 | 188 | 162 | 123 | 78 | 52 | 50 | 46 | 63 | 18 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | NE 4 | ESE 12 | SSE 4 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 |
18 | 90 | 157 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 39 | 37 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSE 3 | S 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 74 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 39 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 189 | 189 | 13 | 10 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 253 | 253 | 0 | 87 | 87 | 0 |
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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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