Surf Forecasts:
Takara surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, E swell with 720 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 69 | 205 | 202 | 311 | 302 | 349 | 132 | 230 | 206 | 720 | 443 | 443 | 343 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:38AM1.35m | 3:04PM1.09m | 2:32AM1.41m | 4:02PM1.16m | 3:25AM1.46m | 4:54PM1.22m | 4:17AM1.50m | 5:44PM1.26m | 5:07AM1.50m | 6:32PM1.29m | 5:57AM1.47m | 7:19PM1.30m | 6:47AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.55m | 8:37AM0.16m | 8:23PM0.55m | 9:30AM0.05m | 9:23PM0.53m | 10:21AM-0.04m | 10:18PM0.50m | 11:10AM-0.09m | 11:10PM0.48m | 11:57AM-0.10m | 00:02AM0.47m | 12:43PM-0.06m | 00:55AM0.47m | 1:28PM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | 5:27 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | NNE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | NE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 20 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 98 | 17 | 190 | 8 | 443 | 443 | 343 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 173 | 88 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SSE 11 | NNE 10 | S 14 | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 20 | S 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 44 | 8 | 1 | — | 23 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 69 | 205 | 202 | 311 | 302 | 349 | 132 | 230 | 206 | 720 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 929 | 1020 | 28 | 558 | 1022 | 549 | 549 | 1747 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 558 | 923 | 930 | 923 | 923 | 923 | 923 |
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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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