Surf Forecasts:
Takara surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 1,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. 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 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+11) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takara over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 286 | 359 | 297 | 232 | 180 | 144 | 186 | 326 | 408 | 509 | 584 | 669 | 686 | 763 | 801 | 781 | 800 | 800 | 885 |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:56AM1.48m | 6:03PM1.35m | 5:42AM1.44m | 6:42PM1.36m | 6:29AM1.36m | 7:20PM1.34m | 7:16AM1.25m | 7:57PM1.31m | 8:07AM1.14m | 8:36PM1.25m | 9:05AM1.02m | 9:19PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:12PM0.39m | 3:05AM0.43m | 2:53PM0.51m | 4:07AM0.45m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SW 8 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 14 | 14 | 232 | 180 | 144 | 101 | 5 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 14 | SW 6 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | W 9 | SW 7 | S 18 | W 16 | SW 15 | W 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 13 | W 7 | NE 12 | S 16 | W 8 | ESE 13 | S 16 | — | S 17 | — | — | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 5 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 286 | 359 | 297 | — | 31 | 142 | 186 | 326 | 408 | 509 | 584 | 669 | 686 | 763 | 801 | 781 | 800 | 800 | 885 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 554 | 587 | 923 | 0 | 923 | 923 | 929 | 966 | 1020 | 549 | 927 | 927 | 927 | 923 | 923 | 549 | 1141 | 1141 | 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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