Tanegashima Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Tanegashima Surf Guide
Japan has some wonderful islands with great surf and Tanegashima is one of best. With perfect temperatures year-round, warm water and clean white-sand beaches, Tanegashima should definitely be on your list of destinations in Japan.The island features several surf spots, so make sure you rent a car and explore. There's a good spot in front of the Iwasaki Hotel called Hotel Mae, which means you'll be jogging to (instead of driving to) most your sessions.
Local Vibe
Basically open, but be careful as the number of visitors increases year after year.
Crowd Factor
Can get crowded on the weekends and during summertime.
Spot Rating
Can be good beach break with the right wind/swell combination.
Shoulder Burn
Not too bad but increases as the surf gets bigger.
Water Quality
Depends on rains.
Hazards
Not much.
Access
A bit tough.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
All year, especially typhoon season.
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