Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 6,871 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SSE 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 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. We’re looking at Takanabe, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first week is pretty average, but the second week has some real firepower, though it’s not for everyone.
We start off with a bit of a wait. Wednesday the 27th and Thursday the 28th are a write-off with poor conditions and cross-onshore winds. The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday morning, August 29th. The wind goes glassy, just a slight air, and we’ve got 4ft swell from the SSE. The energy is moderate (276) and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to be world-class, but it’s clean, small, and will be fun for a beginner. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.
Saturday morning, August 30th, is another glassy window with a tiny 2ft from the east and a very long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (300), but with that period, it’s a groundswell. It’s great for a point or reef, but at a beach break it might break a bit too straight. Still, for a small wave log, it’ll be clean. The consistency is listed as inconsistent though, so don’t get your hopes up for a set every five minutes.
Then we hit a dry spell. Nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday the 31st right through to Wednesday, September 3rd. The swell jumps up, but the wind is onshore and howling, making a mess of things.
Now, here’s the interesting part. Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, the swell is enormous – 16ft from the SE and 15ft from the SSE. The combined energy is massive (8030 and 6883). The wind turns cross-offshore and even glassy at times. The forecast says the swell is “too big for this break.” We’re talking 16ft and 15ft – that’s expert-only territory. If you’re a seasoned charger and know the banks, this is a standout, but it’s a serious, heavy, and dangerous wave. The crowd profile says “sometimes,” so it might be you and a few others, but that’s a big if.
After that, it drops off again. Saturday, September 6th has 6ft from the SSE with a light cross-shore wind, but the energy is weak (372) and the period is short 8 seconds. It’s marginal. The rest of the forecast into the second week is plagued by cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions, with an occasional big pulse that’s again too big or too messy.
The standout here is definitely Thursday morning, September 4th. If you’re an expert and you’re willing to take on a 16ft SE swell with a cross-offshore wind, that’s the best the period has to offer. The wind is favorable, the energy is extreme, but it’s a survival session. For anyone else, it’s a week of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | S 7 | S 6 | E 11 | E 11 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
3775 | 1570 | 883 | 372 | 518 | 402 | 298 | 207 | 199 | 117 | 105 | 120 | 86 | 61 | 39 | 43 | 186 | 184 | 943 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:35AM1.69m | 5:56PM1.78m | 5:13AM1.80m | 6:18PM1.85m | 5:48AM1.88m | 6:40PM1.90m | 6:24AM1.93m | 7:03PM1.92m | 7:00AM1.94m | 7:26PM1.93m | 7:37AM1.90m | 7:50PM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.97m | 11:17AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.85m | 11:48AM0.21m | 00:04AM0.72m | 12:17PM0.20m | 00:32AM0.61m | 12:46PM0.23m | 1:02AM0.50m | 1:15PM0.31m | 1:33AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.44m | 2:07AM0.37m | ||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 27 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 |
3775 | 1570 | 883 | 277 | 370 | 402 | 298 | 207 | 125 | 55 | 84 | 69 | 56 | 48 | 37 | 42 | 186 | 184 | 943 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 15 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | SSE 12 | ENE 11 |
102 | 376 | 307 | 363 | 103 | 69 | 68 | 37 | 8 | 117 | 105 | 13 | 67 | 61 | 39 | 37 | 40 | 109 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 15 | E 13 | S 13 | SE 15 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ENE 11 | SW 9 |
20 | 88 | 121 | 117 | 5 | 20 | 42 | 32 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 16 | 28 | 9 | 24 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | — | SE 8 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — |
— | 546 | — | 372 | 518 | — | — | — | 199 | 93 | 102 | 120 | 86 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 253 | 286 | 253 | 253 | 284 | 31 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 37 | 87 | 87 |
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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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