Surf Forecasts:
Takara surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 761 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takara this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 230 | 277 | 321 | 336 | 316 | 300 | 375 | 337 | 495 | 481 | 494 | 540 | 556 | 592 | 603 | 639 | 639 | 703 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:29AM1.36m | 7:20PM1.34m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:57PM1.31m | 8:07AM1.14m | 8:36PM1.25m | 9:05AM1.02m | 9:19PM1.19m | 10:20AM0.93m | 10:10PM1.13m | 11:55AM0.89m | 11:14PM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:34AM0.37m | 12:54PM0.12m | 1:21AM0.38m | 1:33PM0.25m | 2:11AM0.40m | 2:12PM0.39m | 3:05AM0.43m | 2:53PM0.51m | 4:07AM0.45m | 3:43PM0.62m | 5:20AM0.45m | 4:52PM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSW 8 | W 16 | SE 12 | S 14 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 16 | ENE 16 |
| kJ | 113 | 82 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NE 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 17 | S 17 | SW 8 | W 15 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | SE 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | W 6 | NE 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 9 | W 18 | S 16 | — | W 16 | — | W 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — | NE 16 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 14 | — | 10 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 154 | 230 | 277 | 321 | 336 | 316 | 300 | 375 | 337 | 495 | 481 | 494 | 540 | 556 | 592 | 603 | 639 | 639 | 703 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 923 | 930 | 927 | 992 | 1062 | 930 | 930 | 1850 | 1846 | 1850 | 1858 | 1858 | 549 | 549 | 1828 | 549 | 549 | 930 | 549 |
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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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