Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, ESE swell with 18,081 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 6.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, this is a tricky stretch. The first proper chance of anything decent arrives right at the tail end of the period, so we’re talking about a long wait with a lot of raw, blown-out junk in between.
Right now, through the first week, it’s a write-off. Thursday and Friday the 6th and 7th are seeing a massive, overpowering swell – we’re talking 18ft to 20ft of heavy ESE groundswell with a very long 15-second period. That kind of energy (13173 turning into 16759) is just way too much for Takanabe. It’s an exposed spot and the wind is a fresh, nasty cross-shore, so the ocean is going to be a lumpy, dangerous mess. Absolutely not for beginners, and honestly only for the most kamikaze experts, but the quality is shot. Then from Saturday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s still big and ugly with onshore winds. We get a slight drop in size from the 12th to the 14th, but the wind stays on it, giving us choppy, junky waves that aren't worth suiting up for.
Now, there is a glimmer. On Saturday the 15th of August, we finally get a day that looks promising. The swell drops to around 6ft from the east with a decent 11-second period. The combined energy (864) is moderate, much more manageable. But the real story is the wind: light offshore and cross-offshore breezes from the north and NNW. That’s going to clean the place right up. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” and for Takanabe, that’s our standout. It’s an inconsistent beginner-friendly break, but with clean lines and that glassy feel, it could be a sweet little session for the more patient surfer. After that, we slide back into marginal conditions for a few days, with a small chest-high pulse around the 20th and 21st that’s still a bit onshore.
So, the bottom line: hang tight. The first week is a stormy, oversized bust. Mark your calendar for that Saturday the 15th – it’s our one true window for something clean and rideable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 141mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 12 | E 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13173 | 16759 | 15773 | 12258 | 10676 | 5610 | 2210 | 1658 | 1230 | 1183 | 714 | 595 | 1194 | 1578 | 799 | 565 | 403 | 326 | 284 | 256 | 345 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.44m | 10:53PM1.66m | 1:32PM1.41m | 00:00AM1.60m | 3:29PM1.52m | 1:34AM1.59m | 4:37PM1.66m | 3:01AM1.67m | 5:22PM1.79m | 4:08AM1.79m | 6:00PM1.88m | 5:03AM1.90m | 6:34PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:46PM1.02m | 6:15AM0.54m | 6:10PM1.19m | 7:49AM0.47m | 8:22PM1.26m | 9:12AM0.33m | 9:54PM1.19m | 10:16AM0.17m | 10:50PM1.06m | 11:07AM0.05m | 11:34PM0.93m | 11:52AM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.79m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 3 | 6 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 21 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 12 | 14 | 24 | 11 | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 13173 | 16759 | 15773 | 12258 | 10676 | 5610 | 2210 | 1245 | 819 | 357 | 567 | 453 | 596 | 1269 | 799 | 565 | 403 | 326 | 284 | 256 | 345 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 5 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 229 | 714 | 556 | 569 | 437 | 416 | 271 | 195 | 191 | 204 | 196 | 156 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | E 15 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 107 | 345 | 595 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1598 | 1738 | 1658 | 1230 | 1183 | — | — | 1194 | 1578 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 334 | 780 | 259 | 780 | 780 | 780 | 676 | 767 | 253 | 253 | 207 | 207 | 676 | 269 | 207 | 189 | 189 | 0 | 13 | 80 | 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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