Surf Forecasts:
Takara surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with 1,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takara in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 278 | 333 | 319 | 538 | 1192 | 972 | 813 | 547 | 1098 | 1198 | 802 | 1148 | 979 | 917 | 969 | 1249 | 672 | 474 | 606 | 404 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:07AM1.50m | 6:32PM1.29m | 5:57AM1.47m | 7:19PM1.30m | 6:47AM1.40m | 8:05PM1.30m | 7:39AM1.30m | 8:51PM1.28m | 8:34AM1.18m | 9:38PM1.26m | 9:37AM1.06m | 10:26PM1.23m | 10:53AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:10PM0.48m | 11:57AM-0.10m | 00:02AM0.47m | 12:43PM-0.06m | 00:55AM0.47m | 1:28PM0.03m | 1:49AM0.48m | 2:13PM0.14m | 2:47AM0.50m | 2:58PM0.28m | 3:49AM0.50m | 3:44PM0.41m | 4:58AM0.49m | 4:37PM0.53m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 12 | 28 | 10 | 23 | 10 | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 20 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 16 | SE 21 | ESE 9 | SE 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 30 | — | 202 | 244 | 20 | 17 | 207 | 154 | 203 | 99 | 121 | 212 | 672 | 474 | 606 | 404 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | — | SSW 17 | — | SE 22 | S 16 | SE 19 | S 19 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SW 21 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 14 | SE 13 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 28 | — | 20 | 20 | 129 | 29 | 167 | 239 | 224 | 17 | 90 | 94 | 116 | 109 | 70 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 12 | S 21 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 21 | SE 14 | SE 14 | W 12 | W 16 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 72 | 12 | 10 | 47 | 88 | 203 | 162 | 3 | 5 | 108 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 3 | S 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 278 | 333 | 319 | 538 | 1192 | 972 | 813 | 547 | 1098 | 1198 | 802 | 1148 | 979 | 917 | 969 | 1249 | 5 | 43 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 549 | 549 | 1277 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 549 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 923 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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