Tsurigasaki Beach, locally known as Shidashita, made history as the venue for surfing's Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Located on Chiba's Kujukuri coast, this exposed beachbreak acts as a catcher's mitt for swells from the north, east, and south. The shifting sandbars produce peaks that can get hollow during typhoon swells, and the competitive atmosphere has produced many of Japan's best surfers. Its proximity to Tokyo makes it crowded on weekends, but the quality and consistency justify its world-class status.
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Train to Kazusa-Ichinomiya station, then bus or taxi.
Peak: Aug-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Typhoon season Sep-Oct best. Winter NE swells also work.
Verified by Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Surfline
How well swell angle matches the spot
Wave height in the ideal range
Each spot has different period requirements. Points and reefs can handle longer periods than beaches.
Offshore/glassy conditions