
Surf Forecasts:
Takanabe surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, S swell with 1,442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 16) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takanabe over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on what's coming our way for Takanabe. Let's be real, it's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a window or two worth paddling out for.
Right out of the gate, we've got some size. Sunday morning the 12th is seeing a solid 8ft south swell, with a long 13-second period, pumping a ton of energy into the bay (2059). The water is sitting at 79°, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year. The issue is the wind is a cross-on from the SSW at 6 mph, which is going to put a bit of a bump on the face. It's going to be a bit of a battle, but if you're an experienced local who knows how to handle the chop, there are some heavy lines to be had. This is one of the bigger swells of the forecast, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon on Sunday gets even messier with a stronger SSE wind, so Sunday morning is your only shot at that spike.
The real standout, the one I'm circling on my calendar, is Monday the 13th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the south, still with a decent 11-second period. The key here is the wind. It's a glassy, dead calm morning. Takanabe is going to be clean, smooth, and absolutely rippable. The energy is still moderate (493), and the offshore direction is NW – perfect. This is the session to aim for. It's a beginner-friendly 5ft, so it's a great day for everyone to get a piece of it. The afternoon gets a bit of a sea breeze, so get out there early.
After that, things drop off significantly. We hit a dry spell from Tuesday the 14th through to the end of the week. The swell dips below 3ft, and the energy fades to weak numbers. There are some glassy mornings, like Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. It's a classic wait-and-see period.
Then, around Saturday the 18th, we get a pulse of something interesting. A long-period groundswell, 16 seconds, from the ESE shows up, but it's only 3ft. The energy picks up (644), but the wind is cross-on, making it marginal. This swell builds into Sunday the 19th, hitting 8ft from the east (1313 energy), but again, the cross-on wind from the ENE at 9 mph is going to make it a sloppy, choppy mess. That size is getting into expert territory, and with the messy wind, it's going to be a battle. For the average surfer, this is more of a kite-surfing setup than clean paddle surfing.
The next glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday the 21st. The swell drops to 5ft from the ESE, and the wind goes glassy again in the morning. The energy is a modest 307, but that clean, glassy surface will make it fun. This is a solid choice for a follow-up session. The next morning, Wednesday the 22nd, is also glassy with a 3ft swell, but it's a smaller, weaker wave.
After that, it's a slow fade. The last week of the forecast window is a real struggle. The swell drops below 3ft, the energy is weak, and the wind is often onshore or cross-shore. There's a moment on the 24th and 25th with glassy mornings, but the waves are just too small to be worth paddling out for anything other than a longboard float.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday morning, the 13th. It's the cleanest, most fun swell of the whole run. Sunday morning the 12th is for the big-wave chargers who can handle the messy wind. After that, Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd mornings offer some clean, if smaller, waves. The rest of the window is a quiet one.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 12 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2031 | 1442 | 887 | 459 | 317 | 233 | 116 | 80 | 59 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 44 | 39 | 235 | 337 | 715 | 1070 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:24PM1.79m | 4:05AM1.82m | 6:13PM1.88m | 5:01AM1.90m | 6:56PM1.93m | 5:52AM1.96m | 7:35PM1.94m | 6:42AM1.97m | 8:12PM1.92m | 7:30AM1.93m | 8:47PM1.88m | 8:18AM1.84m | 9:20PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:17AM0.13m | 10:47PM1.10m | 11:12AM-0.01m | 11:39PM1.03m | 12:01PM-0.09m | 00:25AM0.96m | 12:47PM-0.10m | 1:09AM0.88m | 1:31PM-0.04m | 1:51AM0.80m | 2:11PM0.09m | 2:34AM0.75m | 2:49PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 37 | 38 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | SSW 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 17 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | E 13 |
2031 | 1442 | 887 | 459 | 317 | 233 | 116 | 80 | 59 | 35 | 33 | 14 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 44 | 39 | 235 | 253 | 715 | 1070 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | ESE 16 | E 9 | S 7 |
28 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 58 | 337 | 39 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 10 | E 9 | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 40 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 14 | 15 | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 286 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 491 | 0 | 253 | 269 | 87 |
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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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