
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with 3,553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Takanabe over the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off pretty ordinary. Wednesday the 16th has a small, clean 4ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze – it’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Water temp’s sitting at 82°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy’s weak (335). Afternoon goes downhill fast with a drop-off and onshore junk.
Thursday the 17th is a write-off with messy, short-period wind swell and rain all day. Same goes for Friday the 18th – 7ft to 8ft of lumpy, cross-onshore slop from the east. That’s a pass.
Now, Saturday morning the 19th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a 7ft E groundswell, 10-second period, clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy’s into moderate territory (1097). This is your window for experienced surfers only – it’s got push, shape, and clean conditions. The standout of the first week. Saturday arvo gets a bit lumpier, but the morning is the pick.
Sunday the 20th has size – 10ft from the east with a 13-second period – but it’s too big for this break, pushing into expert-only territory. Clean early with glassy winds, but the swell’s just too much. Monday the 21st is worth a look for the experienced crew: 7ft, 12-second period, offshore winds, clean. That’s a solid session.
After that, things fade fast. Tuesday the 22nd through Friday the 25th sees tiny, weak swell dropping to 1.0ft or 1ft with glassy conditions at times, but barely a ripple. The energy’s under 100 – don’t bother paddling out.
There’s a gap of several days with no real surf. From the 26th, we see a slow build – small glassy waves on Saturday morning (3ft, SE, 9 seconds) from a new swell with energy of 159 – it’s clean but very ordinary.
The second week’s real highlight lands on Monday the 28th with a 7ft S swell, 13-second period, clean with a cross-offshore breeze, energy at 1438. That’s promising but still a week and a half out. Tuesday the 29th morning keeps it going with 6ft from the south, clean, and 13-second period – excellent for experienced surfers again.
We finish the outlook on Thursday the 1st of October with a massive 13ft S swell, 12-second period, glassy – but that’s far too big for Takanabe, expert-only if you’ve got the nerve.
All in all, Saturday the 19th morning is your best bet. Clean, solid, good energy. Monday the 21st morning is another cracker. The rest is either too small, too messy, or too big.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | E 14 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
188 | 146 | 210 | 148 | 157 | 233 | 577 | 885 | 1233 | 802 | 1901 | 3237 | 3237 | 2373 | 2246 | 1392 | 482 | 135 | 70 | 61 | 42 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:18PM1.74m | 9:43AM1.49m | 8:39PM1.64m | 10:50AM1.36m | 9:02PM1.53m | 1:40PM1.31m | 9:32PM1.41m | 3:46PM1.41m | 00:34AM1.32m | 4:08PM1.52m | 2:35AM1.40m | 4:28PM1.63m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.91m | 3:07AM0.47m | 2:51PM1.05m | 3:50AM0.59m | 3:13PM1.18m | 4:54AM0.70m | 3:44PM1.30m | 6:51AM0.75m | 9:16PM1.28m | 8:35AM0.67m | 9:51PM1.15m | 9:31AM0.56m | 10:16PM1.00m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | S 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
188 | 143 | 210 | 92 | 157 | 47 | 29 | 8 | 1017 | 802 | 1901 | 3237 | 3237 | 2373 | 2246 | 1392 | 482 | 135 | 70 | 61 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 9 | E 12 | — | S 10 | SE 8 | S 9 | ESE 14 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 11 | NNE 4 |
146 | 146 | 123 | 79 | 76 | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 289 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 13 | — | — | S 10 | — | E 18 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 86 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NE 4 | N 4 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | N 4 | ENE 11 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — |
7 | 31 | 5 | 148 | — | 233 | 577 | 885 | 1233 | 39 | 387 | 47 | 75 | 81 | 22 | 50 | 69 | 39 | 24 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 37 | 0 | 80 | 80 | 37 | 253 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 10 | 10 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 25 |
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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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