The Surf Window

Miyazaki

Miyazaki, Japan

Beach breakIntermediate

A sun-drenched city on Kyushu's Pacific coast, Miyazaki is Japan's warmest and most consistent surf destination, receiving clean typhoon groundswells along a beautiful stretch of beach that has produced some of Japan's greatest surfers.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)

Wind

NW

Offshore

Tide

mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

September–October

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Consistent, moderately powerful beach break peaks, cleaner and warmer than Chiba with excellent shape on typhoon swells

Length

40–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: Warmer water than mainland Japan and consistent peaks make this great for intermediate progression.

Hazards

  • •Typhoon swells can produce sudden and dangerous size increases
  • •Rip currents on bigger swells
  • •Jellyfish in summer months

Local Tips

  • •Miyazaki is warmer than Tokyo surf zones by several degrees, a full wetsuit is only needed November through March.
  • •The Aoshima Shrine on a small island in the bay is a stunning landmark visible during surf sessions.

Location

Map showing the location of Miyazaki in Miyazaki, Japan

31.9076, 131.4204