Kugenuma Beach
Kugenuma is the beating heart of Shonan surf culture, just 40 minutes by train from Tokyo's Shinjuku station. The beach represents Japanese surf history, celebrating the roots of 60s and 70s surf culture with a chill, welcoming community. The waves are small and inconsistent—dependent on typhoon swells—but the cultural significance and accessibility make this a pilgrimage site for any surfer visiting Japan. Views of Mt. Fuji on clear days complete the experience.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (160°)
- Direction range
- 120° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 10s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 320° - 40°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 1.2m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
2/10
Crowd level
9/10
Access: Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Kugenuma-Kaigan station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Kugenuma Beach?
The Kugenuma Beach profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 1.2m 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 Kugenuma Beach?
The Kugenuma 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 Kugenuma Beach?
The Kugenuma Beach scoring profile favors swell from SSE (120° to 200°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2m, and a reference period of 10s. 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 Kugenuma Beach?
The main season at Kugenuma Beach is Jul-Sep. A secondary window runs Oct, Nov. Typhoon season only. Often flat outside storm windows.
How do I get to Kugenuma Beach?
The spot profile lists HND as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 60 minutes. Odakyu Line from Shinjuku to Kugenuma-Kaigan station.
What kind of wave is Kugenuma Beach?
Kugenuma Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 2/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jul-Sep
Secondary: Oct, Nov
Typhoon season only. Often flat outside storm windows.
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