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.
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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 kind of wave is Okuragahama Beach?
Okuragahama Beach is a beach break in Hyuga, Japan, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Okuragahama Beach?
Okuragahama Beach picks up swell from the ENE round to the SSE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the E. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s 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 Okuragahama Beach?
A W wind is dead offshore at Okuragahama Beach, and anything from the SW round to the NW 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 Okuragahama Beach?
Okuragahama Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Okuragahama Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Okuragahama Beach comes Jul to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Feb too. Typhoon season best. 4km of peaks to spread crowds.
How cold is the water at Okuragahama Beach?
The water at Okuragahama Beach averages around 24°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Okuragahama Beach good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Strong currents on bigger days. 4km beach spreads crowds.
How do I get to Okuragahama Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is KMI, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. North of Miyazaki city. Car recommended.
Best Season
Peak: Jul-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Typhoon season best. 4km of peaks to spread crowds.