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Kugenuma Beach

Fujisawa, Japan

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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.

Kugenuma Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Firing

1.0mSSE@12s

20km/h

1.0m@12s

20km/h

Thu5

Firing

1.9mSSE@12s

24km/h

1.9m@12s

24km/h

Fri6

Firing

1.9mSSE@13s

8km/h

1.9m@13s

8km/h

Sat7

Fair

0.6mSSE@7s

10km/h

0.6m@7s

10km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.5mSE@11s

11km/h

0.5m@11s

11km/h

Mon9

Good

0.6mSE@9s

16km/h

0.6m@9s

16km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.5mSE@9s

13km/h

0.5m@9s

13km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.4mSE@9s

12km/h

0.4m@9s

12km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.4mS@9s

5km/h

0.4m@9s

5km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.3mSE@10s

10km/h

0.3m@10s

10km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Best session: AfternoonAM 21 km/h · PM 19 km/h

Swell

1.0m

SSE(150°)

Score: 19/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 25/25

Wind

20km/h

N(10°)

Score: 22/25

Weather

14°C

0.2mm84%

First light 5:36amSunrise 6:06amSunset 4:45pmLast light 5:15pm

Windswell

0.4m@2s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.0m @12s SSE in window

Wind20 km/h N offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:36am–12:30pm · risingStrike window: 2:00–5:15pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.2–1.2m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

22g32

21g33

18g34

20g35

19g41

28g55

33g45

20g30

13g16

15g31

11g18

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21g49

9g31

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2g22

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4g23

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10g26

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17g44

tidem

6:12am0.4m

1:10pm1.2m

7:15pm0.7m

1:10am1.1m

7:00am0.6m

1:42pm1.4m

8:00pm0.7m

2:12am1.4m

8:00am0.8m

2:02pm1.5m

8:40pm0.5m

2:57am1.4m

8:43am0.7m

2:24pm1.4m

9:06pm0.2m

3:45am1.3m

9:13am0.7m

2:50pm1.4m

9:38pm0.0m

4:25am1.3m

9:48am0.7m

3:16pm1.4m

10:08pm0.0m

5:06am1.4m

10:16am0.8m

3:40pm1.4m

5:40am1.4m

10:48am0.8m

4:08pm1.4m

6:15am1.4m

11:15am0.9m

4:35pm1.5m

6:52am1.2m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:12 am

Low · 0.44m

1:10 pm

High · 1.23m

7:15 pm

Low · 0.66m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Firing

Components

Swell Direction18/25

Swell Size19/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind22/25

Raw Score84/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score85/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score85

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Location & Conditions

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Wind20 km/h N offshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

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 kind of wave is Kugenuma Beach?

Kugenuma Beach is a beach break in Fujisawa, Japan, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Kugenuma Beach?

Kugenuma Beach picks up swell from the ESE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. 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 10s 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 Kugenuma Beach?

A N wind is dead offshore at Kugenuma Beach, and anything from the NW round to the NE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 5am to 9am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Kugenuma Beach?

Kugenuma Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 1.2m on the local chart.

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

The most reliable run of swell at Kugenuma Beach comes Jul to Sep. There's a second window in Oct to Nov too. Typhoon season only. Often flat outside storm windows.

How cold is the water at Kugenuma Beach?

The water at Kugenuma Beach averages around 23°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Kugenuma Beach good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 2/10 for difficulty. It gets busy (crowd 9/10), so mind the pecking order. Extremely crowded. 40 min train from Tokyo draws masses.