
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 29th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 68 | 106 | 74 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:17AM1.68m | 5:10PM1.81m | 4:55AM1.81m | 5:31PM1.88m | 5:32AM1.91m | 5:54PM1.93m | 6:09AM1.98m | 6:18PM1.96m | 6:48AM1.99m | 6:43PM1.97m | 7:28AM1.96m | 7:09PM1.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:41PM0.84m | 10:43AM0.37m | 11:06PM0.68m | 11:15AM0.33m | 11:33PM0.51m | 11:45AM0.34m | 00:02AM0.36m | 12:16PM0.40m | 00:32AM0.24m | 12:48PM0.50m | 1:05AM0.16m | 1:20PM0.63m | 1:41AM0.14m | ||||||
— | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | S 4 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 7 | E 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
2 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 68 | 68 | 74 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 | SE 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — |
— | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 15 | 24 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 858 | 783 | 674 | 207 | 882 | 684 | 207 | 742 | 0 | 31 | 253 | 25 | 31 | 299 | 31 | 0 | 80 | 0 |
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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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