Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, ESE swell with 99 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at the forecast for Takanabe.
Honestly, mate, it's a pretty slow start. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf that’s just not doing much. The first proper recommendation doesn't come until way down the line, so we've got a big gap of nearly a week where you're better off leaving the board in the car.
The water temperature is sitting around 84°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries there.
The first real sign of life pops up on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. The swell jumps up to 6ft out of the ESE with a 16-second period, packing a solid punch with combined energy of 1746. That's a proper groundswell, and with the wind swinging glassy, it's going to be clean. This is the standout window for experienced surfers. The swell is a bit too much for beginners, but it’s a ripper for those who can handle it. The 6ft afternoon gets a bit messy with the onshore, so the morning is the go.
Then, Wednesday, August 5th, is the pick of the entire outlook. The morning delivers a chunky 8ft of E swell, still with that 16-second period, and the energy is pumping hard at 3462. It’s glassy, clean, and the swell is a lot of power. This is right on the edge for most, definitely a session for the experienced crew only. The afternoon remains big but gets a bit lumpy again.
From Thursday, August 6th, through to Saturday, August 8th, the swell keeps climbing, hitting 10ft, 15ft, and even 16ft. That’s massive, and the guidance confirms it’s simply too big for this spot. It’s not a paddle surf situation anymore; it’s more of a big-wave or maybe even a kite-surfing setup. The energy readings are off the charts, over 10,000, but it’s a pass for the average surfer.
After that peak, Sunday, August 9th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 6ft from the east with a 14-second period, and glassy conditions return. That’s another solid morning for the experienced crew, but it’s a step down from the mid-week monster.
So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The main event is the Wednesday morning, August 5th, with that 8ft east swell and glassy conditions, but it’s for experts only. The Tuesday morning, August 4th, is your next best bet for a solid, clean wave.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 39 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:30PM1.61m | 3:59AM1.61m | 6:00PM1.68m | 4:44AM1.69m | 6:28PM1.75m | 5:24AM1.77m | 6:55PM1.80m | 6:01AM1.82m | 7:21PM1.83m | 6:37AM1.85m | 7:46PM1.85m | 7:12AM1.85m | 8:11PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM1.13m | 11:03AM0.33m | 11:27PM1.06m | 11:39AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.98m | 12:12PM0.18m | 00:29AM0.90m | 12:44PM0.15m | 00:59AM0.83m | 1:14PM0.17m | 1:30AM0.75m | 1:43PM0.22m | 2:02AM0.69m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 28 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 52 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 18 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 39 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 3 | NE 4 | SE 12 | S 3 | ESE 8 | NNE 4 | SE 17 |
| kJ | 38 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 21 | 49 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 4 | SE 13 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | E 14 | SE 14 | S 5 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | — | ESE 13 | NNE 4 | E 18 | — |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 52 | 51 | 30 | 3 | 28 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 6 | — | 16 | 2 | 6 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | SW 2 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 303 | 0 | 37 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 25 | 286 | 0 | 25 | 783 | 299 | 760 | 889 | 25 |
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