Katsuura
Katsuura sits at the southern end of Chiba's surf coast, rewarding those who venture farther from Tokyo with beautiful waves and significantly fewer crowds. The beachbreak produces quality peaks during typhoon swells, and the fishing town atmosphere includes some of the best seafood on the coast. The extra distance filters out the weekend warriors, leaving more waves for those who make the trip.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Direction range
- 70° - 160°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Offshore range
- 250° - 340°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 25 – Apr 6) — expect extra crowds
Access: JR Sotobo Line to Katsuura station.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Typhoon season delivers best swells. Less crowded than northern Chiba.
Getting There
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