Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, S swell with 646 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 (Aug 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Takanabe.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty quiet run for the next week or so. The swell is small and the wind’s not playing ball, so don’t expect much to get excited about until we get towards the end of the month. The water’s sitting at a warm 83°F with the anomaly at -0.2°F, so pretty much average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
For the first proper standout, you’re going to want to mark your calendar for Monday morning, 24 August. That’s when we see a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to 2ft from the southeast, but the real story is the period – a solid 16 seconds – and the combined energy jumps to 312 (that’s moderate energy). The wind is glassy from the northwest, so it’ll be clean. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll run a bit straighter on a beach break, but for a point or reef setup it’s a beauty. The break is exposed to the southeast, and the optimum swell direction is from the southeast, so that’s a perfect match. It’s inconsistent here, so if you see it working, don’t hesitate.
Then, the real standout of the whole outlook is Tuesday morning, 25 August. Now we’re talking. Swell is 4ft from the east-southeast with a period of 14 seconds still – that’s a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 560 (strong wave energy). The wind is glassy from the north, zero wind, so it’ll be dead clean. This is a very good surf session on the cards. Expect good conditions. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with the swell getting up a bit, it’s still manageable.
The absolute best on offer, though, is Wednesday morning, 26 August. Swell hits 6ft from the east-southeast, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1232 (very strong wave energy). The wind is glassy from the east-northeast. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The 6ft is a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with some time in the water, this is the day. The optimum swell direction from the southeast matches the finder’s guidance, and the crowd factor is “sometimes,” so it might get a little busy, but with that quality, it’s worth it.
From Thursday, 27 August, things start to taper off. The swell drops to 4ft on Thursday morning, still clean with glassy wind, but it’s not the same punch. The energy is 435 (moderate). By Friday, 28 August, the swell is back down to 2ft, and the wind goes cross-offshore, which is clean but smaller. The weekend after that, 29 August, is tiny – 2ft with a long period but very low energy (98) – so not much to write home about.
Overall, the first week is a write-off for surf, but the second week – from 24 August to 26 August – has some genuine quality. The best session is that Wednesday morning, 26 August, with 6ft, long period, and glassy conditions. That’s the one to plan for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
143 | 130 | 133 | 130 | 158 | 161 | 194 | 90 | 62 | 132 | 132 | 102 | 116 | 161 | 277 | 210 | 102 | 120 | 571 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:00PM1.93m | 8:02AM1.87m | 8:26PM1.88m | 8:43AM1.75m | 8:51PM1.81m | 9:27AM1.60m | 9:15PM1.74m | 10:18AM1.45m | 9:40PM1.65m | 11:33AM1.32m | 10:11PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.56m | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:03AM0.50m | 2:14PM0.41m | 2:39AM0.49m | 2:43PM0.60m | 3:16AM0.51m | 3:10PM0.80m | 3:57AM0.57m | 3:35PM0.98m | 4:47AM0.65m | 4:02PM1.14m | |||||||
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 |
143 | 130 | 133 | 130 | 158 | 161 | 194 | 48 | 44 | 132 | 132 | 102 | 116 | 161 | 182 | 210 | 102 | 79 | 571 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 10 |
47 | 78 | 55 | 49 | 55 | 34 | 32 | 90 | 62 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | ESE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 10 | E 16 |
32 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | SSE 8 | SE 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 277 | — | 82 | 120 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 745 | 0 | 10 | 269 | 0 | 87 | 334 | 0 | 10 | 80 | 0 | 10 | 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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