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Level 2/10

Aoshima Beach

Miyazaki City, Japan

👥Crowded

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Aoshima is a jewel of Miyazaki surf culture, a long stretch of beach opposite the tiny Aoshima island with its famous shrine. The wave is forgiving and consistent, making it perfect for beginners and surf schools, while the amenities—free parking, nearby cafes, rental shops—make it accessible. July typically delivers the cleanest waves, with summer typhoon swells providing the most consistent surf. Walking distance to Aoshima Shrine makes this a cultural experience as much as a surf destination.

Aoshima Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Fair

1.7mESE@13s

27km/h

1.7m@13s

27km/h

Thu5

Fair

2.3mSE@13s

12km/h

2.3m@13s

12km/h

Fri6

Poor

2.2mESE@12s

14km/h

2.2m@12s

14km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.2mNE@8s

10km/h

1.2m@8s

10km/h

Sun8

Fair

0.8mENE@10s

11km/h

0.8m@10s

11km/h

Mon9

Good

1.0mESE@10s

9km/h

1.0m@10s

9km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.0mNE@8s

8km/h

1.0m@8s

8km/h

Wed11

Fair

1.0mE@10s

12km/h

1.0m@10s

12km/h

Thu12

Fair

0.9mE@10s

7km/h

0.9m@10s

7km/h

Fri13

Fair

1.1mE@10s

11km/h

1.1m@10s

11km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 26 km/h · PM 26 km/h

Swell

1.7m

ESE(123°)

Score: 25/25

Period

13s

Mid-period swell

Score: 25/25

Wind

27km/h

NE(41°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

21°C

0.0mm71%

First light 6:02amSunrise 6:32amSunset 5:22pmLast light 5:52pm

Windswell

0.7m@4s

Secondary

0.7m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @13s ESE in window

Wind27 km/h NE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:02am–12:54pm · through lowStrike window: 4:09–5:52pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.2–1.4m

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3m1.5

sec

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swell

windkm/h

20g25

31g35

24g38

27g36

26g29

14g10

9g22

5g16

16g25

19g25

26g39

21g34

11g34

9g41

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11g24

10g25

8g23

12g29

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13g30

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12g31

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7g14

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6g22

10g26

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8g21

11g25

10g31

12g35

14g33

tidem

1:16am1.3m

7:50am0.5m

2:30pm1.6m

8:40pm0.6m

2:43am1.5m

8:47am0.6m

3:06pm1.7m

9:25pm0.6m

3:34am1.7m

9:34am0.6m

3:33pm1.7m

10:03pm0.3m

4:22am1.6m

10:12am0.6m

4:01pm1.7m

5:01am1.7m

10:50am0.6m

4:33pm1.7m

5:41am1.7m

11:18am0.7m

4:58pm1.7m

6:15am1.7m

11:51am0.8m

5:26pm1.8m

6:52am1.7m

12:20pm0.8m

5:54pm1.7m

12:40am0.1m

7:26am1.6m

12:50pm0.9m

6:20pm1.7m

1:18am0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:16 am

High · 1.31m

7:50 am

Low · 0.45m

2:30 pm

High · 1.56m

8:40 pm

Low · 0.64m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction23/25

Swell Size25/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind0/25

Raw Score73/100

Adjustments

Wind History-4

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🌊 Tide+5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score61/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score61

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @13s ESE in window

Wind27 km/h NE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (120°)
Direction range: 80° - 150°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.2m - 1.7m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 11s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: WSW (250°)
Offshore range: 210° - 290°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.2m - 1.4m

Water temp

25°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

2/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: Free parking. Walk to Aoshima Shrine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Aoshima Beach?

Aoshima Beach is a beach break in Miyazaki City, Japan, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Aoshima Beach?

Aoshima Beach picks up swell from the E round to the SSE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ESE. It starts working at around 0.6m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 11s or longer, as anything under 7s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Aoshima Beach?

A WSW wind is dead offshore at Aoshima Beach, and anything from the SSW round to the WNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Aoshima Beach?

Aoshima Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 1.4m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Aoshima Beach?

The most reliable run of swell at Aoshima Beach comes Jun to Sep. There's a second window in Oct to Nov too. July cleanest. Summer typhoons deliver best swells.

How cold is the water at Aoshima Beach?

The water at Aoshima Beach averages around 25°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Aoshima Beach good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 2/10 for difficulty. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Popular weekend spot. Many surf schools.