Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.1° 

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


Takanabe surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 500 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with S 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 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 14th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 16th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Takanabe.

To be honest, the next week or so is pretty quiet. The water temp is sitting right around 83°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first proper window of clean surf doesn’t really show up until Sunday morning, August 16th. That morning we’ve got some cloud cover, glassy conditions with no wind, and a little 3ft easterly swell rolling in at 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (238), and the offshore is light from the NNW, so it’ll be clean. It’s nothing huge, but it’s a fun, easy wave for a beginner-friendly spot like this. Takanabe can be inconsistent, and crowds are possible here on a decent day, so keep that in mind.

Monday morning, August 17th, looks even better. The swell picks up to 5ft from the east, still around 10 seconds, and with a light southerly breeze in the morning it’ll be glassy again. Energy jumps into the moderate range (409), and the forecast says good surf. Tuesday morning, August 18th, also shapes up well – 4ft easterly swell, cross-off winds from the NNE, clean conditions. That’s a solid little run of mornings.

Then Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th see the swell size bump up to 5ft, but the period drops to 7–8 seconds, so it’s a bit weaker and more disorganised. Thursday morning the 20th has glassy conditions and easterly winds, so it’s rideable, but nothing special.

The standout of the whole run is definitely the morning of Friday, August 21st. We’ve got 5ft swell from the SSE, period 9 seconds, and the energy is strong (621). The wind is light from the NE, glassy conditions, and the forecast says very good surf. That’s the one to circle on your calendar.

After that, things drop off again through the 22nd to the 24th, with small, weak swell and onshore winds most afternoons. There’s a bit of a lull.

But then the real eye-opener comes on Tuesday, August 25th. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the ESE, a very long period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy is massive (1593). That’s groundswell, and it’s going to have serious power. The wind is light and offshore from the WNW in the morning, creating glassy conditions. The forecast says excellent surf for experienced surfers – and it’s right. With that size and power, Takanabe will be a proper wave. This is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

Wednesday the 26th is similar, 7ft swell from the ESE, 13-second period, glassy in the morning, calm offshore. Another excellent morning for experienced surfers. Thursday the 27th stays solid at 7ft, but the wind shifts a bit cross-on, so it won’t be as clean.

By Friday the 28th, the swell really cranks – 12ft – but that’s too big for this break, and the wind is messy. Leave that one for the big-wave chargers elsewhere.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday morning, August 21st, for a fun, clean, glassy session, and then Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th for the bigger, more powerful groundswell. Get in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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11
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
56
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110
143
130
133
130
161
202
500
369
268
288
230
181
260
292
304
370
Wind (km/h)
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NE
15
SSE
5
SW
5
S
15
SE
5
SW
0
ENE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
NNW
10
ESE
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NNE
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High Tide
7:04PM1.96m
6:37AM2.00m
7:33PM1.95m
7:20AM1.96m
8:00PM1.93m
8:02AM1.87m
8:26PM1.88m
8:43AM1.75m
8:51PM1.81m
9:27AM1.60m
9:15PM1.74m
10:18AM1.45m
9:40PM1.65m
Low Tide
12:32PM-0.00m
00:50AM0.66m
1:09PM0.08m
1:27AM0.56m
1:43PM0.23m
2:03AM0.50m
2:14PM0.41m
2:39AM0.49m
2:43PM0.60m
3:16AM0.51m
3:10PM0.80m
3:57AM0.57m
3:35PM0.98m
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Temp °C
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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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