
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, E swell with 396 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takanabe in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead for Takanabe. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there are a couple of windows that’ll get the heart going if you’re patient.
Right off the bat, early on the 11th, we’ve got some clean conditions. Tuesday morning is looking glassy with light offshore winds and a chest-high easterly swell at 4ft with a solid 12-second period. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year—no surprises there. That ESE swell is pushing decent energy (613), and with the glass, Takanabe should be lining up nicely for a beginner-friendly session. But heads up, this break is inconsistent, so you might be waiting between sets.
The next few days are pretty lackluster. We’ve got some small, weak swells rolling through, but the winds get tricky and the quality drops off. From Wednesday through the weekend, it’s mostly smaller waves and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore breezes. There’s a little bump on Saturday morning with clean 3ft surf, but it’s not really worth shouting about. The energy is weak, under 250, and the periods are short. It’s more of a paddle-around-and-soak-up-the-sun kind of weekend than a surf session.
Then we hit a real lull. From the 18th through the 20th, the ocean just gives up. We’re talking ankle-biters at 2ft with hardly any energy (under 100). The winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore. To be honest, if you’ve got a kite, this might be more interesting than a surfboard, but for paddle surfing, it’s a dead zone. That’s a solid three-day gap where there’s just nothing to chase.
But hold on, because the 21st brings a proper return. Friday morning on the 21st, the swell builds to 5ft from the south with a 10-second period, and it’s glassy with a light SSW breeze. The energy jumps up to 450, and it’s looking like the best clean surf we’ve had in a while. This is the standout of the first week. The conditions should be proper. Friday afternoon, the swell pushes a bit more, but the onshore wind kicks up and makes it a bit messier.
The following week starts looking promising again. After a couple of small, clean days on the 22nd and 23rd, things start to get interesting. On the 25th, we’ve got a bump in energy, and then it really fires up on the 26th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is forecast to be solid, with heights around 7ft to 8ft from the south, and the period stretches out to 13 seconds. This is a strong, long-period groundswell (energy in the 2000s). The caveat is the winds are cross-onshore and choppy, and this size is getting into expert territory—way too big for the beginners. A long-period S swell can be a bit tricky at a beach break like this, but when it’s this big, it’s a sight to see. It’s the most powerful swell of the whole outlook, but it will be raw. The wind on Wednesday the 26th will be the key, and right now, it looks like it’ll be a battle.
So, for the best all-around session, I’d say Friday morning on the 21st is your best bet for clean, rideable waves. For the big-wave crew, the 26th is the one that holds the real power, but it’s not for the faint of heart, and it’s still a week and a half out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Stay patient, keep an eye on that forecast for the 26th, and I’ll see you in the water.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
396 | 305 | 231 | 229 | 194 | 106 | 78 | 56 | 55 | 74 | 112 | 143 | 130 | 130 | 161 | 154 | 154 | 198 | 281 | 177 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:00PM1.88m | 5:03AM1.90m | 6:34PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.98m | 7:04PM1.96m | 6:37AM2.00m | 7:33PM1.95m | 7:20AM1.96m | 8:00PM1.93m | 8:02AM1.87m | 8:26PM1.88m | 8:43AM1.75m | 8:51PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:07AM0.05m | 11:34PM0.93m | 11:52AM-0.01m | 00:13AM0.79m | 12:32PM-0.00m | 00:50AM0.66m | 1:09PM0.08m | 1:27AM0.56m | 1:43PM0.23m | 2:03AM0.50m | 2:14PM0.41m | 2:39AM0.49m | 2:43PM0.60m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
396 | 305 | 231 | 229 | 194 | 106 | 78 | 56 | 55 | 74 | 71 | 143 | 130 | 130 | 161 | 154 | 154 | 198 | 281 | 177 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 11 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 |
200 | 162 | 162 | 123 | 90 | 83 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 44 | 112 | 17 | 103 | 94 | 89 | 80 | 56 | 51 | 34 | 34 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 11 | SE 11 | S 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | — | E 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | S 4 |
3 | 13 | 5 | 25 | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 307 | 0 | 0 | 667 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0 | 10 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 303 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 286 | 0 |
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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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