Hamaatsuma Beach
Hamaatsuma is Hokkaido's most accessible surf spot, a beginner-friendly beachbreak south of New Chitose Airport with consistent 2-foot waves and full facilities. The water is cold year-round—even summer requires at least a 3/2 wetsuit—but the tradeoff is uncrowded waves and an authentic Japanese surf experience far from the Tokyo masses. August through November offers the best combination of warmer water and typhoon swells.
Hamaatsuma Beach surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (150°)
- Direction range
- 110° - 190°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 320° - 40°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 1.3m
Water temp
15°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: South of New Chitose Airport. Parking and facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Hamaatsuma Beach?
The Hamaatsuma Beach profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 1.3m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.
What wind direction is offshore at Hamaatsuma Beach?
The Hamaatsuma Beach profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 320° to 40°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.
What swell size and direction work best at Hamaatsuma Beach?
The Hamaatsuma Beach scoring profile favors swell from SSE (110° to 190°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2m, and a reference period of 11s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.
When is the best time of year to surf Hamaatsuma Beach?
The main season at Hamaatsuma Beach is Aug-Nov. A secondary window runs Jun, Jul. Typhoon season best. Summer warmest water.
How do I get to Hamaatsuma Beach?
The spot profile lists CTS as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. South of New Chitose Airport. Parking and facilities.
What kind of wave is Hamaatsuma Beach?
Hamaatsuma Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Jun, Jul
Typhoon season best. Summer warmest water.