Surf Forecasts:
Takara surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 115 | 134 | 155 | 182 | 171 | 154 | 194 | 199 | 149 | 110 | 181 | 87 | 96 | 68 | 67 | 149 | 156 | 109 | 96 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.36m | 6:55AM1.20m | 7:03PM1.31m | 7:43AM1.10m | 7:36PM1.24m | 8:38AM1.00m | 8:15PM1.16m | 9:50AM0.93m | 9:04PM1.09m | 11:29AM0.90m | 10:16PM1.03m | 1:01PM0.93m | 11:41PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:17PM0.27m | 00:52AM0.27m | 12:52PM0.38m | 1:35AM0.30m | 1:29PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.35m | 2:08PM0.60m | 3:17AM0.40m | 2:58PM0.69m | 4:28AM0.43m | 4:14PM0.75m | 5:49AM0.43m | 5:55PM0.76m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | WSW 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 45 | 31 | 38 | 57 | 51 | 56 | 95 | 72 | 83 | 71 | 110 | 18 | 87 | 96 | 68 | 67 | 35 | 35 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | W 16 | W 17 | W 16 | NE 17 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 14 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 43 | 43 | 21 | 62 | 53 | 56 | 31 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | SW 16 | NE 14 | NE 10 | NE 14 | S 17 | S 16 | N 18 | S 14 | NE 16 | NE 16 | E 12 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 8 | NNE 10 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 100 | 115 | 134 | 155 | 182 | 171 | 154 | 194 | 199 | 149 | 81 | 181 | — | — | — | 11 | 149 | 156 | 109 | 96 | 96 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1747 | 1750 | 549 | 930 | 1747 | 549 | 927 | 1871 | 549 | 558 | 1020 | 0 | 923 | 0 | 0 | 923 | 923 | 1011 | 1765 | 2007 | 1789 |
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Information about the Takara Surf forecast
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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