Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SSE swell with 6,328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 18s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's ahead for the Takanabe region. Things are going to be a bit of a mixed bag, with some real power showing up mid-week, but you'll need to pick your moments.
The main story is a big pulse of south-east swell that's set to blast the coast from Tuesday the 25th of August. We're looking at a solid 12ft of swell, but here's the catch – it's packing a massive punch. The combined energy is hitting 5683 on Tuesday morning, which is serious stuff. For Takanabe, a beginner-friendly spot, this is just way too much wave. The water temp is sitting right on 83°, pretty much bang on average for this time of year.
The real standout, and the only time I'd genuinely recommend paddling out, is the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. The swell will have dropped back to a much friendlier 7ft from the SSE, but the magic is in the wind. It's going glassy, absolute perfect conditions. The energy is still moderate at 693, but that morning window could offer some clean, fun waves before it gets tricky later. Honestly, that's your best shot in the whole forecast.
Before that, the swell is too big, and after that, it drops off quickly into the doldrums. Friday the 28th through Monday the 1st of September is mostly a write-off with small, weak swell and onshore winds. The combined energy drops below 400 for days on end. We do get a little tease on the 6th and 7th of September with some glassy mornings, but the waves are tiny, around 3ft. There's another pulse of bigger swell around the 4th of September, but that comes with a 19 mph cross-onshore blow, making it a choppy, blown-out mess – honestly, more for the kite surfers than anyone with a paddle.
So, to boil it down: don't get tempted by the huge mid-week numbers unless you're a pro on a big-wave gun. Your window is that Thursday morning, the 27th. After that, it's a long wait for something clean again.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 11 | S 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 199 | 2285 | 5277 | 5639 | 4916 | 5698 | 3718 | 2597 | 785 | 616 | 268 | 248 | 163 | 266 | 264 | 177 | 169 | 95 | 61 | 111 | 100 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:11PM1.61m | 3:51AM1.57m | 5:33PM1.71m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06AM0.49m | 10:42PM1.09m | 10:44AM0.37m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 12 | S 8 | S 7 | E 11 | S 8 |
| kJ | 199 | 2285 | 5277 | 5639 | 4916 | 5698 | 3718 | 2597 | 785 | 616 | 268 | 248 | 163 | 266 | 264 | 177 | 69 | 95 | 51 | 38 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 16 | E 12 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 8 | E 12 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | 161 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 69 | 146 | 125 | 123 | 291 | 72 | 78 | 66 | 108 | 125 | 117 | 105 | 13 | 67 | 61 | 16 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 15 | E 11 | E 13 | E 19 | E 13 | E 16 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | S 9 | E 15 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 46 | 45 | — | 39 | 37 | 170 | 7 | 117 | 5 | 69 | 68 | 84 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 305 | 300 | — | — | — | 131 | — | — | — | — | 169 | — | — | 111 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 286 | 10 | 87 | 286 | 37 | 189 | 189 | 10 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 38 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 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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