Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 8,727 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s cookin’ at Takanabe.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with no real recommendations here. The first few days are a write-off thanks to some pretty average conditions and stormy skies.
Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are a no-go. We’ve got a solid 8ft to 6ft south swell on offer, but the wind is on it or cross-on, and it’s just messy. The wave energy is strong but the quality is poor, so save your energy.
Things start to look a bit more promising as we head into the end of August. Saturday morning the 29th is our first real standout. It’s a tiny 2ft east swell with glassy conditions and no wind at all. The water’s sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s not going to be big, but for a clean, easy paddle with a log or a funboard, this is the one. The crowds can sometimes be an issue here, so get there early for a piece of the peace.
Sunday the 30th has a similar vibe with a clean 2ft east swell in the morning, but the energy is weak (127). It’s surfable but ordinary.
Then from Monday the 1st of September, things start to get chunky again. We’re looking at a significant increase in swell, but the wind stays on it. Tuesday the 1st sees a 5ft south swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is onshore, making it a poor option for a good ride.
Wednesday the 2nd of September is a proper big swell event. We’re talking 15ft from the SSE with a very long 16-second period and extreme wave energy (9553). The wind is howling onshore at 19 mph. This is expert territory only, and with the onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, this setup looks far more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddling.
The big swell sticks around through Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th, with 10ft to 8ft waves, but the wind is still cross-on or onshore. It’s choppy and messy.
Now, if you’ve got patience, the forecast for Monday the 7th of September is mouth-watering, but it comes with a warning. We’re expecting a massive 15ft SE swell with a 13-second period and incredible wave energy (6584). The wind is a clean, offshore cross-off from the NNE. The models are saying the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s a 13ft wave on a beach and reef setup – that’s only for the absolute elite, and even then, safety is the main concern. The same goes for Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th – clean conditions but simply too much juice for a comfortable session.
Finally, on Thursday the 10th of September, it all comes together nicely. The morning is glassy with a clean 8ft SSE swell. The wave energy is still strong (1121), but it’s manageable. The wind is glassy from the NNE, making for excellent, clean conditions for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle.
So, to sum it up: There’s nothing worth paddling out for until Saturday the 29th of August for a small glassy morning. The biggest, cleanest swell is too big for comfort around the 7th-9th, but the best balance of size and cleanliness looks like the morning of Thursday the 10th of September.
Stay patient, and watch the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | E 12 | SSE 7 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1570 | 883 | 301 | 402 | 446 | 257 | 202 | 167 | 172 | 105 | 84 | 67 | 61 | 39 | 49 | 82 | 94 | 103 | 590 | 1321 | 3258 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 7:37AM1.90m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:18AM1.83m | 8:16PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:44PM0.44m | 2:07AM0.37m | 2:15PM0.60m | 2:44AM0.36m | |||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | |
mm | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 85 | 37 | 17 | 16 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 13 | S 8 | SSE 7 | E 12 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 16 |
1570 | 883 | 277 | 402 | 446 | 257 | 202 | 125 | 72 | 67 | 69 | 50 | 48 | 38 | 49 | 82 | 94 | 103 | 243 | 604 | 3258 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 10 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | SE 15 | SE 7 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 9 |
376 | 307 | 301 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 37 | 8 | 47 | 105 | 13 | 67 | 61 | 39 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 88 | 590 | 1321 | 554 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 16 | E 16 | ENE 15 | ENE 13 | SW 12 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 14 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 12 | E 11 |
88 | 121 | 117 | 5 | 20 | 42 | 35 | 6 | 117 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 33 | 12 | 15 | 38 | 22 | 26 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | E 9 |
589 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | 172 | 102 | 84 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 769 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 253 | 303 | 189 | 284 | 284 | 31 | 31 | 286 | 22 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 87 | 269 | 491 | 780 | 491 | 207 |
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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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