Okuragahama Beach
Okuragahama was named one of the "Best 100 Beaches in Japan," and the 4-kilometer stretch of white sand and quality peaks justifies the title. Located near Hyuga City in northern Miyazaki, the beach offers both left and right-handers across its expansive length, with enough room to escape crowds. The triangular sandbars formed by rivermouth outflows produce quality waves during typhoon season, and the scale of the beach means there's always a peak with space.
Okuragahama Beach surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 150°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: North of Miyazaki city. Car recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Okuragahama Beach?
The Okuragahama Beach profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m 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 Okuragahama Beach?
The Okuragahama Beach profile uses wind from W (270°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 230° to 310°. 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 Okuragahama Beach?
The Okuragahama Beach scoring profile favors swell from E (60° to 150°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. 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 Okuragahama Beach?
The main season at Okuragahama Beach is Jul-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Typhoon season best. 4km of peaks to spread crowds.
How do I get to Okuragahama Beach?
The spot profile lists KMI as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 60 minutes. North of Miyazaki city. Car recommended.
What kind of wave is Okuragahama Beach?
Okuragahama Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jul-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Typhoon season best. 4km of peaks to spread crowds.