Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.
Water temp is 83.7°F, about 0.9°F warmer than the average for this time of year – nothin’ crazy, just a little warmer than usual.
Right now, we’re in a flat spell. Saturday the 29th is a washout: poor surf, a tiny 3.9ft south swell, short 7-second period, and a cross-onshore wind kickin’ up chop. Wave energy is weak (248). Not worth wettin’ a wetsuit. Sunday the 30th morning has a 2.6ft SSE swell, glassy with zero wind, so you might snag a few ordinary little waves if you’re desperate. Energy is very low (139). That’s the best of the first few days.
Monday the 31st is even smaller: 1.3ft from the east, long period of 11 seconds, but energy is a measly 88. Glassy again in the morning, but the waves are gutless. Tuesday and Wednesday the 1st and 2nd of September see a bit more size – 3.9ft to 4.6ft – but periods are short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore with storms. Energy climbs into the moderate range (256 to 417), but the surf is poor. Not your day.
Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are still messy. Friday morning the 4th has a 5.6ft SSE swell, 10-second period, and moderate energy (843), but the wind is cross-onshore and conditions are marginal. The afternoon stays poor.
Saturday the 5th of September is a bit bigger: 6.2ft in the morning, 7.9ft in the afternoon, both from the east-southeast, but period is short (7-8 seconds) and wind is onshore. Energy is moderate (469-689). Still marginal.
Now, here’s the real deal – but only for experienced surfers. Sunday the 6th of September morning sees a 11.5ft east swell, 10-second period, and strong energy (2171). The wind is cross-shore from the northeast. The problem? The swell is too big for this break. Same in the afternoon. Monday the 7th is still big (8.2ft to 6.6ft) but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. Energy is very strong (1889-1996). Not recommended for paddle surfing.
The standout windows are Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September. On Wednesday morning, we’ve got an 8.2ft east swell, 13-second period, and very strong energy (2614). The wind is light cross-offshore from the north-northeast, and conditions are clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – too big for beginners. Thursday morning is similar: 6.9ft east swell, 12-second period, strong energy (1445), and light cross-offshore wind. Clean. Friday the 11th morning also delivers: 6.6ft east swell, 13-second period, strong energy (1422), and clean cross-offshore wind. All three mornings are the pick of the forecast.
By Saturday the 12th, the swell drops to 4.6ft, but the period stays long (13 seconds), and the wind is cross-offshore in the morning. Energy is moderate (774). Decent but not as good. Sunday the 13th is smaller again (3.0ft) with long period, clean wind, but low energy (369).
So, overall, the first week is a bust. The 9th, 10th, and 11th of September mornings are the best on offer – solid size, long-period groundswell, and clean offshore wind. Just know it’s expert-only territory. For the rest, you’ll be waiting.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
159 | 178 | 69 | 67 | 49 | 38 | 38 | 96 | 174 | 207 | 277 | 268 | 232 | 248 | 163 | 120 | 540 | 518 | 297 | 328 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:03PM1.92m | 7:00AM1.94m | 7:26PM1.93m | 7:37AM1.90m | 7:50PM1.91m | 8:18AM1.83m | 8:16PM1.87m | 9:04AM1.71m | 8:44PM1.81m | 10:03AM1.57m | 9:17PM1.72m | 11:31AM1.44m | 10:02PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.50m | 1:15PM0.31m | 1:33AM0.42m | 1:44PM0.44m | 2:07AM0.37m | 2:15PM0.60m | 2:44AM0.36m | 2:48PM0.78m | 3:29AM0.40m | 3:24PM0.98m | 4:27AM0.46m | 4:14PM1.17m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
69 | 131 | 69 | 67 | 49 | 34 | 35 | 96 | 174 | 207 | 277 | 268 | 232 | 248 | 163 | 120 | 540 | 518 | 287 | 185 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | ENE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 |
13 | 67 | 61 | 39 | 37 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 60 | 89 | 145 | 134 | 118 | 112 | 72 | 69 | 83 | 22 | 49 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 16 | S 9 | S 9 | E 12 | E 16 | — | E 15 |
7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 38 | 38 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 57 | 27 | 12 | 5 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 |
159 | 178 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | 42 | 128 | 298 | 297 | 328 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 253 | 780 | 0 | 253 | 780 | 253 | 253 | 253 | 10 | 207 | 207 | 38 |
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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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