Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 30ft (9.0m), 17s period, SE swell with 49,434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 9.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 30ft (9.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Takanabe over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, right now, it’s a bit of a slow-burn start. The first proper recommendation isn’t until the very end of the opening week, but once it gets going, the energy is something else. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is a touch above the average for this time of year – nothing wild, but nice and tropical feeling.
The real standout, and the one that’s got me buzzing, hits on Tuesday the 6th of August. This is a beast. Swell is coming from the ESE at a solid 26ft, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper, long-period groundswell with massive energy (40233). Now, because it’s a long-period swell, the waves will be powerful and well-shaped, but they’ll have longer lulls between sets. The wind is cross-shore, which will keep things a bit bumpy, but for experienced surfers, this is a serious mission. It’s a huge day, only for those who know what they’re doing. The crowds are *sometimes* a factor here, so keep an eye out.
Before that, Monday the 5th of August is also a big day, but it's a step down from the 6th. Swell at 16ft from the ESE with a 17-second period (15037). Again, cross-shore winds, so it’s going to be lumpy, but the power is undeniable. Still a day for the top end of the skill spectrum.
After that peak, the swell drops but conditions clean up nicely. Wednesday the 14th of August is a hidden gem. Only 4ft of swell from the S, with a 10-second period, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. That’s the kind of day you want a longboard or a fish and just cruise. The energy is weak (457), but it’ll be pure and clean.
The following week has a few more marginal options. Monday the 12th of August morning is worth a mention – glassy conditions with a 6ft swell from the E (1740), but it’s a short period, so it might be a bit straight. Still, if you’re after a dawny, it’s a decent shout.
So, to sum it up: the first week is pretty quiet until the 5th, then it’s a full-on power show. Don’t sleep on that glassy morning on the 14th for a relaxed session. The long-range stuff is more tentative, but there’s a pulse there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 96mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the ENE by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 803 | 1224 | 1752 | 2915 | 4776 | 3589 | 7597 | 10888 | 15037 | 22584 | 31071 | 37687 | 47581 | 45438 | 25319 | 20330 | 14146 | 11691 | 8956 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:36PM1.85m | 8:30AM1.75m | 9:03PM1.82m | 9:16AM1.66m | 9:33PM1.78m | 10:13AM1.55m | 10:08PM1.72m | 11:33AM1.44m | 10:53PM1.66m | 1:32PM1.41m | 00:00AM1.60m | 3:29PM1.52m | 1:34AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM0.64m | 2:44PM0.46m | 3:16AM0.60m | 3:17PM0.63m | 4:02AM0.57m | 3:56PM0.82m | 4:59AM0.56m | 4:46PM1.02m | 6:15AM0.54m | 6:10PM1.19m | 7:49AM0.47m | 8:22PM1.26m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 31 |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 215 | 803 | 1224 | 1752 | 2915 | 4776 | 3589 | 7597 | 10888 | 15037 | 22584 | 31071 | 37687 | 47581 | 37230 | 25319 | 20330 | 14146 | 11691 | 8956 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | E 10 | SSE 9 | S 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 229 | 48 | 8 | 4 | 76 | — | — | 440 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | S 7 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | SE 17 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 311 | 363 | — | — | — | — | — | 2546 | 4340 | 45438 | 5167 | 6651 | 5768 | 4836 | 5158 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 0 | 80 | 87 | 0 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 259 | 710 | 259 | 189 | 1498 | 189 | 2065 | 767 | 767 | 767 | 767 | 767 |
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