Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Jul 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what Takanabe has going on for the next stretch. It starts slow, real slow.
The first week or so is basically flat. We’re seeing swell under 2ft for days on end, mostly from the east and southeast with short intervals. The combined energy is weak, usually sitting under 100, so there’s nothing pushing through. From Wednesday the 15th through Saturday the 26th, you’ve got a solid run of mornings that are glassy, but the waves are tiny – 2ft to 2ft at best. There’s a long gap of about nine days where there’s really nothing to ride. Don’t bother until late in the period.
Then it wakes up. The standout is Tuesday, 28 July. The morning brings 4ft from the southeast with an 11-second interval, and the combined energy hits 536 (moderate). Wind is a gentle cross-breeze from the northeast, keeping it clean. By the afternoon, it jumps to 6ft from the south-southeast with a longer 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Energy is strong at 1359. The longer period means better shape, but at a beach break it might wall up and close out a bit. Still, that Tuesday morning is your best shot.
Wednesday the 29th gets bigger but sloppier – 8ft from the SSE with fresh cross-winds – that’s only for experienced surfers. Thursday the 30th is a full 10ft onshore with a massive 3978 energy reading. The forecast actually says it’s too big for this break. Stay out of the water that day. Water temp is 80°F, which is about 2°F cooler than average for July – nothing crazy.
For the standout session, hit Takanabe on the morning of Tuesday, 28 July. You’ll have 4ft southeast swell, clean conditions with a light cross-breeze, and the crowds are listed as “sometimes” – so you might have a few locals out, but it won’t be packed. It’s an exposed beginner-friendly spot, but with that period it’ll actually offer some fun waves for everyone. That’s your window. Everything else is flat or too messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 8 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 29 | 62 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 44 | 40 | 41 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 89 | 65 | 61 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:35PM1.94m | 6:42AM1.97m | 8:12PM1.92m | 7:30AM1.93m | 8:47PM1.88m | 8:18AM1.84m | 9:20PM1.83m | 9:06AM1.71m | 9:51PM1.77m | 9:59AM1.56m | 10:23PM1.71m | 11:03AM1.42m | 10:58PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:47PM-0.10m | 1:09AM0.88m | 1:31PM-0.04m | 1:51AM0.80m | 2:11PM0.09m | 2:34AM0.75m | 2:49PM0.27m | 3:18AM0.71m | 3:25PM0.48m | 4:05AM0.69m | 4:00PM0.69m | 4:57AM0.69m | 4:37PM0.89m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 34 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 37 | 37 | 31 | 38 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 52 | 9 | 24 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 30 | 44 | 40 | 41 | 56 | 55 | 58 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 89 | 65 | 61 | 77 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 8 | ENE 3 | SSW 5 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 15 | 21 | 17 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 4 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 16 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 29 | 62 | 32 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 667 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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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).
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