Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
27.8° C
0.3° 

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


Takanabe surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with 725 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 20th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 27th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, ol' Rusty here. Let's have a look at the charts for the next couple of weeks. We're talkin' about Takanabe, a spot that's a bit of a fickle creature, exposed to the east and southeast. It's a beginner-friendly break, but don't let that fool you—it's inconsistent, and it takes a special alignment of the stars (and the wind) to get it really cookin'. The water is sittin' right around 82°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama there.

Straight up, the first week and a bit is a write-off. We're talkin' a long, flat spell from now until about the 27th of July. You'll see tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, with weak energy (values in the 70s to 180s) and a lot of onshore junk. The wind's all over the shop, but it's mostly rubbish. You'll get a few glassy mornings, like on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. It's a real tease. The only thing worth noting is a sudden jump in period to 18 seconds on the 24th, but with only 1.0ft of swell, it's just a whisper of energy from a distant storm, not a wave you can actually ride.

Then, finally, things start to look up. Monday morning, the 27th of July, is where it's at. That's our standout. The wind goes glassy from the south-southeast, and we get a clean 5ft swell from the same direction, with a solid 12-second period. The energy jumps to 831 (moderate), and the forecast is callin' for very good surf. It's a small window, but that morning session is the pick of the entire period. The swell direction is bang on for the break's optimum from the southeast, and that glassy wind is a gift. It's still a beginner-friendly size, so it's not too heavy for anyone.

The afternoon of the 27th gets a bit onshore and messy, but the swell sticks around. Then we hit the 28th. Whoa, Nelly. The swell absolutely detonates. We're lookin' at 12ft to 13ft from the south and south-southeast, with periods 15–16 seconds, and energy readings in the thousands (5277 to 8408). That's serious, powerful groundswell. But here's the rub: the forecast says it's just too big for this break. This is for experts only, and even then, it's a washing machine. The wind is okay, but the size is the problem. The swell just keeps building, hitting 25ft on the 29th with energy over 22,000. That's a monster, but it's not a surfable monster for Takanabe. It's more of a "watch from the cliff" kind of day.

After that storm passes, the swell backs off quickly. By the 31st of July, we get a clean, offshore wind from the northwest and a 5ft swell from the east. That's a nice, clean morning, but the energy is back down to 557, and it's a lot smaller than the previous days. It's a good option, but not the standout.

The first week of August fades back into the same old story: tiny waves, weak energy, and a mix of onshore and glassy conditions. There's nothing to write home about.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total bust. The one true standout is the morning of Monday, the 27th of July. Get on it. The huge swell from the 28th to the 30th is a spectacle, but it's too big for this spot. After that, it's back to small, clean, but ultimately forgettable surf.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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0
0
1
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
SE
18
0.3
SE
18
0.3
SE
17
0.3
SE
16
0.3
SE
16
0.3
SE
16
0.4
SE
15
0.5
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
81
80
57
57
69
83
78
52
51
52
48
49
49
44
41
41
39
58
82
372
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SE
5
W
5
E
10
SSE
5
W
5
ENE
10
ESE
5
W
5
NE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
SE
15
SE
5
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
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cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:59AM1.56m
10:23PM1.71m
11:03AM1.42m
10:58PM1.64m
12:29PM1.33m
11:41PM1.57m
2:25PM1.33m
00:39AM1.52m
4:01PM1.41m
1:54AM1.51m
4:54PM1.51m
3:04AM1.54m
5:30PM1.61m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.69m
4:57AM0.69m
4:37PM0.89m
5:58AM0.70m
5:22PM1.07m
7:12AM0.68m
6:42PM1.20m
8:29AM0.63m
8:42PM1.24m
9:33AM0.54m
10:02PM1.20m
10:22AM0.44m
10:50PM1.13m
thunderstorm
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5:20
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5:22
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5:22
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:19
7:17
7:17
7:16
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2
2
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1
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Temp °C
30
30
28
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28
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30
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27
Feels °C
35
34
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32
31
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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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