Sendai-Shinko Beach
Sendai-Shinko is described as one of Japan's best beachbreaks, producing barrelling peaks when solid swells arrive from the Pacific. Located on the Tohoku coast, this northern break catches both typhoon swells from the southeast and winter swells from the northeast. The water is colder than southern Japan, but the quality of the waves—hollow and powerful when it's on—rewards those who brave the temperatures. The Sendai surf community is active and welcoming.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 150°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.4m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 13s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 20 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Sendai city beach. Accessible by train and car.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Sendai-Shinko Beach works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Offshore wind at Sendai-Shinko Beach blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 230° to 310° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Sendai-Shinko Beach wants E swell (60° to 150°) between 1m and 3m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Sendai-Shinko Beach?
The main season at Sendai-Shinko Beach is Aug-Nov. A secondary window runs Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Typhoon season and winter NE swells. Cold water Oct-May.
How do I get to Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Fly into SDJ, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Sendai city beach. Accessible by train and car.
What kind of wave is Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Sendai-Shinko Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Typhoon season and winter NE swells. Cold water Oct-May.