Takanabe Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.15° N 131.54° E

Takanabe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Takanabe sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.5° 

Takanabe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Takanabe surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, E swell with 6,810 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SSE 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 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 7th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 359mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
1.8
SE
11
2.4
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10
2.1
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10
1.5
S
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2.5
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4.5
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10
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ESE
12
3
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
294
404
330
256
698
1202
904
380
710
2058
3372
2378
1689
828
1320
2863
2290
4574
2396
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
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NE
15
ENE
10
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20
N
25
NNE
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45
NNE
30
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NNW
25
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NNE
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20
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25
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:04AM1.71m
8:44PM1.81m
10:03AM1.57m
9:17PM1.72m
11:31AM1.44m
10:02PM1.62m
2:00PM1.43m
11:27PM1.51m
3:40PM1.56m
1:41AM1.51m
4:27PM1.69m
Low Tide
2:44AM0.36m
2:48PM0.78m
3:29AM0.40m
3:24PM0.98m
4:27AM0.46m
4:14PM1.17m
5:53AM0.52m
6:14PM1.31m
7:44AM0.49m
8:56PM1.25m
9:10AM0.37m
10:01PM1.09m
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5:48
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6:38
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9
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39
81
208
71
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Temp °C
27
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24
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Feels °C
32
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24
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28
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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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