Surf Forecasts:
Takara surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takara this week:
The surf forecast for Takara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 280 | 222 | 162 | 308 | 273 | 175 | 307 | 286 | 286 | 311 | 357 | 276 | 140 | 216 | 295 | 310 | 419 | 456 | 441 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:18AM1.43m | 4:40PM1.26m | 4:08AM1.47m | 5:23PM1.32m | 4:56AM1.48m | 6:03PM1.35m | 5:42AM1.44m | 6:42PM1.36m | 6:29AM1.36m | 7:20PM1.34m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:57PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.52m | 10:08AM-0.03m | 10:11PM0.46m | 10:52AM-0.06m | 11:00PM0.42m | 11:34AM-0.04m | 11:47PM0.39m | 12:15PM0.02m | 00:34AM0.37m | 12:54PM0.12m | 1:21AM0.38m | 1:33PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.40m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ESE 8 | S 14 | S 13 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSW 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 280 | 222 | 162 | 308 | 273 | 175 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 311 | 15 | 276 | 113 | 58 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 12 | — | SW 6 | SSW 7 | ESE 15 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | NE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 121 | 88 | 64 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 11 | SE 12 | ENE 11 | S 7 | S 15 | — | — | S 12 | — | SE 13 | E 13 | ESE 16 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 8 | NE 11 | S 17 |
| kJ | 30 | 5 | 68 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 4 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 151 | — | — | 123 | 102 | 134 | 307 | 286 | 286 | — | 357 | 29 | 140 | 216 | 295 | 310 | 419 | 456 | 441 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 562 | 587 | 1789 | 582 | 563 | 587 | 554 | 923 | 923 | 923 | 923 | 923 | 927 | 939 | 927 | 562 | 923 | 966 | 549 |
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The above surf forecast table for Takara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Takara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Takara 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 (Takara) 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 Takara 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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