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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- Optimal direction
- E (100°)
- Direction range
- 60° - 150°
- Size range
- 1m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m - 2.5m
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Sendai-Shinko Beach is a beach break in Sendai, Japan, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Sendai-Shinko 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 1m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 1.9 to 2.5m. Period matters too: aim for 13s or longer, as anything under 9s tends to be weak. NE winter swells also produce quality waves. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Sendai-Shinko Beach?
A W wind is dead offshore at Sendai-Shinko 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 Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Sendai-Shinko Beach is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Sendai-Shinko Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Sendai-Shinko Beach comes Aug to Nov. There's a second window in Dec to Mar too. Typhoon season and winter NE swells. Cold water Oct-May.
How cold is the water at Sendai-Shinko Beach?
The water at Sendai-Shinko Beach averages around 18°C, so you'll want a 3/2mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Sendai-Shinko Beach good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Can get crowded as Sendai's main surf beach.
How do I get to Sendai-Shinko Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is SDJ, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Sendai city beach. Accessible by train and car.
What other surf spots are near Sendai-Shinko Beach?
Fun fact: it's the third most northerly break we track in Japan.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Nov
Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Typhoon season and winter NE swells. Cold water Oct-May.