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Takanabe surfForecast / Kyu Shu / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Takanabe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | S 7 | ESE 10 | S 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | |
94 | 71 | 395 | 210 | 183 | 229 | 175 | 286 | 176 | 105 | 81 | 78 | 408 | 528 | 539 | 434 | 332 | 196 | 115 | 83 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:44PM1.86m | 7:30AM1.87m | 9:41PM1.76m | 8:20AM1.75m | 10:43PM1.67m | 9:20AM1.61m | 11:48PM1.62m | 10:41AM1.47m | 00:51AM1.61m | 12:24PM1.40m | 1:44AM1.63m | 2:01PM1.42m | 2:27AM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:46PM-0.07m | 2:07AM1.05m | 2:36PM0.05m | 3:00AM1.11m | 3:31PM0.21m | 4:06AM1.13m | 4:31PM0.39m | 5:31AM1.10m | 5:39PM0.55m | 7:01AM0.99m | 6:52PM0.69m | 8:13AM0.84m | 8:00PM0.78m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
— | — | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
23 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 |
 kJ | 94 | 43 | 102 | 210 | 83 | 168 | 175 | 139 | 91 | 105 | 81 | 78 | 408 | 528 | 539 | 434 | 332 | 196 | 115 | 78 | 123 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 71 | 135 | 140 | 183 | 183 | — | — | 103 | 18 | 11 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 38 | 83 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | E 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 9 | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 7 | NNW 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 395 | — | 107 | 229 | 168 | 286 | 176 | 9 | 87 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 253 | 0 | 38 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 87 | 207 | 87 | 253 | 80 | 87 | 0 | 80 | 303 | 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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