Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, S swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 (Jul 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Takanabe.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 81.7°F – that’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next week and a half is pretty flat and quiet. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2.3ft, and the energy is weak with combined energy readings in the double digits, mostly between 52 and 172. The wind does clean up for a few mornings – we’ve got glassy conditions on Thursday 23rd, Friday 24th, Saturday 25th, and Monday 27th July – but the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s the kind of period where you might get a knee-high ripple if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.
Then there’s a solid gap of nothing special until we hit Saturday 1st August. That morning, things start to change. The swell bumps up to 3.3ft from the east, short period at 16 seconds, but the energy jumps to 578 – that’s moderate. And it’s glassy. That’s the first real sign of life.
The standout run is Sunday 2nd through Wednesday 5th August. The morning of Sunday 2nd August delivers 6.2ft of east swell with a very long 18-second period and combined energy at 2244 – that’s strong. Glassy wind. This is for experienced surfers only – 6.2ft is pushing into big territory for a beginner. The swell direction from the east is a good match for the optimal SE direction, and with that long period and point break setup, it’s going to be powerful and lined up. The Monday 3rd August morning is the best of the bunch – 7.9ft east swell, 18-second period, glassy, with energy at 3664. That’s very strong, and it’s going to be pumping. That’s an expert-only wave. Tuesday 4th August morning is still solid at 7.5ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s a touch less clean. Wednesday 5th August morning drops back to 5.6ft but stays glassy – still excellent for experienced surfers, but a bit more manageable.
The later part of the run, from Thursday 6th August, drops back to 4.3ft, still glassy in the morning, but the energy is back to moderate (792) and the period drops to 14 seconds. Good wave, but not the standout.
The crowds here are listed as “sometimes”, so you might have company, but it’s not a zoo.
The absolute best on offer is Monday 3rd August morning. That’s the one to circle. Big, clean, long-period east swell with glassy conditions. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your session.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SE 18 | ENE 10 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 83 | 76 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 33 | 49 | 31 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 79 | 74 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 60 | 56 | 50 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:29PM1.33m | 11:41PM1.57m | 2:25PM1.33m | 00:39AM1.52m | 4:01PM1.41m | 1:54AM1.51m | 4:54PM1.51m | 3:04AM1.54m | 5:30PM1.61m | 3:59AM1.61m | 6:00PM1.68m | 4:44AM1.69m | 6:28PM1.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:22PM1.07m | 7:12AM0.68m | 6:42PM1.20m | 8:29AM0.63m | 8:42PM1.24m | 9:33AM0.54m | 10:02PM1.20m | 10:22AM0.44m | 10:50PM1.13m | 11:03AM0.33m | 11:27PM1.06m | 11:39AM0.24m | 11:58PM0.98m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 83 | 76 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 41 | 40 | 25 | 79 | 74 | 50 | 47 | 53 | 60 | 56 | 37 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 4 | SE 18 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 |
| kJ | 21 | 2 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 49 | 22 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 35 | 36 | 40 | 55 | 55 | 51 | 58 | 50 | 50 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 7 | S 3 | S 4 | SE 19 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 31 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 57 | 34 | 33 | 52 | 51 | 30 | 14 | 16 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | S 7 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 681 | 0 | 0 | 681 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 269 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
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