Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the local sand. Let's break down what's cookin' for our stretch of coast.

Truth be told, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag, with a lot of noise and not much quality. We’ve got a few windows where things line up, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your moments. The opening days are pretty rough, and we'll see a big jump in size later on that's just too much for the spot.

We kick things off with a bit of a wait. On Wednesday the 26th, there's some swell around 7 ft from the south, but it's messy with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (1311), but the conditions are just not there. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a write-off with poor, choppy conditions and small, weak swell. The energy drops right off.

Saturday the 29th morning brings a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to 2 ft from the east, but the wind goes glassy. The energy is weak (187), but for a small wave session, it’s about as clean as it gets. Sunday the 30th morning is similar, with glassy conditions and those tiny 2 ft east swells. Not exactly a standout, but a chance to get wet in clean conditions.

Then we hit a dry spell. Monday the 31st is just marginal, and Tuesday the 1st of September sees a massive pulse of swell (12 ft from the SE on Tuesday afternoon) with a strong cross-onshore wind. The energy is very strong (3952), but it's blown out and messy. That trend continues through Wednesday the 2nd and into Thursday the 3rd, with huge, stormy surf. The combined energy is massive (7442 on Thursday afternoon), but it's a total mess for a beach break.

Now, here's the kicker. The best window we have is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. The swell is still a massive 13 ft from the SSE, with strong energy (2915), but the wind is glassy. For an experienced surfer, this is the call. The tide and wind are perfect, but the problem is the size. It's a lot of water moving, and at Takanabe, a swell this big is only for the experts. The same goes for the morning of Monday the 8th of September, with a 12 ft SE swell and glassy conditions – again, a big, clean swell, but only for those with the skills and the nerve.

The rest of the run is a non-event. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are a write-off, and the following week is a mix of marginal conditions and big, onshore slop. The morning of Monday the 7th of September has a clean 6 ft SE swell with glassy winds and a score of 4, making it solid for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate (1076). The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year.

So, if you're an expert, circle the morning of Friday the 4th of September. For everyone else, the glassy mornings on the 29th and 30th of August are your best bet for a quiet, clean paddle, even if the waves are small.

Rusty.

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