Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a rough start for Takanabe. The first few days are a write-off thanks to messy winds and rain, so don’t bother paddling out until things settle down.

The real action kicks off Saturday, September 5th. We’ve got a huge pulse of swell rolling in from the east, with wave heights hitting 13ft to 15ft. That’s big, no two ways about it. The combined swell energy is absolutely pumping (4,392), and with a clean cross-offshore wind, it’ll look perfect. But honestly, this is too big for most. This is strictly for experienced surfers only. The sets will be packing serious punch, and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so there’s plenty of push. Beginners, stay well clear.

Sunday, September 6th, it drops back a bit, but still 8ft to 10ft with clean cross-off winds. The energy is still moderate to strong (1,332), but the size is still a bit much for your average surfer. It’s not until Monday, September 9th, that we get a window that’s really worth getting excited about. Wednesday morning, September 9th, the swell settles to a much more manageable 7ft from the east-southeast, with a 10-second period. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean, fun waves. The combined energy is a solid moderate (1,005), and it’s the best balance of size and quality we’ve seen. This is the standout for the intermediate-to-experienced crew.

There’s another promising window on Friday, September 11th, in the afternoon. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the east-southeast, with a light cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is moderate (961), and it’s a solid option for those who missed the earlier window.

After that, the swell stays in the 7ft to 8ft range through the weekend, but the winds start to get a bit more cross or cross-on, and the conditions get a little lumpy. The crowds at Takanabe can be a factor sometimes, so keep that in mind if you’re heading out on a weekend.

Late in the forecast, around Tuesday, September 15th, another massive pulse of swell shows up – 15ft to 16ft, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell of serious proportions, and the energy is extreme (9,734). The wind is light, but the size makes it a total expert-only zone. The very long period will mean long, clean lines, but at a beach break, it might be a bit too straight and close-out. More of a big-wave day for the dedicated crew.

Don’t even bother with the first few days, it’s a mess. The best on offer is Wednesday, September 9th, for a clean, solid session, and then Friday, September 11th afternoon is a close second. The huge swells on the 5th and 15th are for the brave only.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

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