Hebara Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E or SE during typhoon season, NE swells in winter and spring.
Wind
W or NW; Susceptible to southerly winds.
Surf Height
Chest high-several feet overhead
Tide
Low to medium
Hebara Surf Guide
After the Chiba coast moves from flat coastal plains and open beachbreak to a more rugged landscape, the mountains come down to the sea at Hebara Beach. There is a nice fishing village at the south end, and several large hotels that were used as a base camp during the many years the Marui Pro ASP event was held at Hebara.The wave is a group of rock reefs separated by sandy areas, producing a variety of peaks on different swells. There's more variety and punch than the sand-bottom beachbreaks further north, and Hebara can be very good on winter windswells. The inside can hold a typhoon swell up to 6 feet. When it's bigger an outer-reef bombora wave appears.
Local Vibe
A few resident locals, pretty relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Weekends and holiday periods when there is swell can get packed, weekdays aren't too bad.
Spot Rating
Depends on the quality of the sandbars but can get good on the right swell.
Shoulder Burn
Some work depending on the size of the surf but not too bad.
Water Quality
Not bad.
Hazards
Well known spot as the former WCT Marui Pro was hosted here.
Access
Difficult parking, crazy traffic, narrow road - find a space, then walk to the sand.
Bottom
Sand mixed with rock reef.
Best Season
Typhoon season, July to November, can get good windswell at other times of the year.
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