Kisakihama 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 SW are best and morning offshores are common.

Surf Height

Chest-overhead

Tide

All tides.

Kisakihama Surf Guide

A big, open beachbreak north of Miyazaki City, Kisakihama can be rideable almost all year. A small stream feeds sand into a series of shifting sandbars, which can get very good on a variety of swells and tides.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

A big, open beachbreak with plenty of space, so few local vibes.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Weekends and holiday periods when there is swell can get crowded.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Popular spot so it does get crowded.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Depends on the swell but can be some work when bigger.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Depends on rains.

Hazards

Crowds.

Access

Park in the vicinity, and take the stairs down the seawall.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

July to November for typhoons but can work during other seasons depending on storm activity.

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