Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.5° 

Takanabe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Takanabe surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 12s period, ESE swell with 7,599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Sep 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 5th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 5th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 9th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what Takanabe has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday morning the 2nd of September kicks off with a clean 5ft swell from the SSE, period around 9 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate (538), and the waves are breaking clean. It’s a beginner spot, so it’s a good option for a learner session, but the wave quality is just okay. After that, things get a bit messy in the afternoon with a cross-on wind and poor surf.

Thursday is a write-off with that moderate breeze and poor-to-marginal conditions. Friday the 4th is a total washout with heavy rain, onshore wind, and lumpy, choppy surf. Saturday the 5th morning is a standout, but not for the faint of heart. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell from the ENE, period 9 seconds, and the wind is a clean cross-off. The wave energy is strong (2408), but the swell is too big for this beginner-friendly break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it might be a handful.

Sunday the 6th drops back to small, clean, but weak surf. The energy is low (231) with 4ft waves. Not much to get excited about. Monday and Tuesday are in the marginal zone, with a moderate breeze and bumpy conditions. Then on Tuesday afternoon the 8th, the swell jumps again to 12ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, and the energy is pumping (2399). Again, too big for this break, so only the most experienced should even look at it.

Wednesday the 9th of September is the biggest day of the whole run. We’re talking a massive 15ft groundswell from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the NNW at only 3 mph. The combined energy is extreme (5290). The waves will be clean, powerful, and very long-period. But here’s the reality: Takanabe is a beginner-exposed break, and this swell is absolutely giant. It’s more of a spectacle than a surf session for most. The afternoon sees a drop to 13ft, but still way too big for the average surfer.

Another big pulse hits on the 16th of September, with a 13ft swell from the SE and clean offshore winds. The energy is again through the roof (5526), but it’s the same story – too big for this spot.

There are a few tiny windows of hope. The 12th of September morning has glassy conditions with a tiny 2ft, long-period swell (14 seconds) from the E. The energy is weak (301), but the surface will be perfect. It’s a classic beginner-cruising day, but the waves are tiny. The 11th of September also has a clean, small morning.

The best on offer for the average surfer is probably the Wednesday morning 2nd of September. It’s the only day with a decent-sized swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions that won’t scare the horses. The 5ft from the SSE is manageable. For the absolute experts, the Wednesday 9th of September morning is a massive, clean, groundswell session, but it’s a monster.

That’s the picture, folks. A lot of big, messy or oversized days, and only a few small clean windows. Stay sharp.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 444mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:04AM1.71m
8:44PM1.81m
10:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.72m
11:31AM1.44m
10:02PM1.62m
2:00PM1.43m
11:27PM1.51m
3:40PM1.56m
1:41AM1.51m
4:27PM1.69m
3:12AM1.63m
5:01PM1.80m
Low Tide
2:48PM0.78m
3:29AM0.40m
3:24PM0.98m
4:27AM0.46m
4:14PM1.17m
5:53AM0.52m
6:14PM1.31m
7:44AM0.49m
8:56PM1.25m
9:10AM0.37m
10:01PM1.09m
10:08AM0.25m
10:43PM0.91m
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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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