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
Swell Requirements
- 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
Access: Sendai city beach. Accessible by train and car.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Typhoon season and winter NE swells. Cold water Oct-May.