Shirahama Beach (Izu)
Shirahama is the Izu Peninsula's premier surf beach, a consistent beachbreak that hosts competitions and draws surfers from across the Kanto region. The white sand beach is picture-perfect, and the wave works across a range of conditions, though it needs typhoon swells to really come alive. The scenic Izu Peninsula drive makes the journey worthwhile, and the area offers hot springs (onsen) to warm up after cold-water sessions.
Shirahama Beach (Izu) surf forecast
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SE (140°)
- Direction range
- 125° - 180°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (320°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 360°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 1.4m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Train to Izukyu-Shimoda, then bus. Beautiful coastal drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Shirahama Beach (Izu)?
The Shirahama Beach (Izu) profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 1.4m 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 Shirahama Beach (Izu)?
The Shirahama Beach (Izu) profile uses wind from NW (320°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 280° to 360°. 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 Shirahama Beach (Izu)?
The Shirahama Beach (Izu) scoring profile favors swell from SE (125° to 180°), a swell-height range of 0.6m to 2m, and a reference period of 11s. 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 Shirahama Beach (Izu)?
The main season at Shirahama Beach (Izu) is Jul-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec. Summer typhoon swells. Popular contest venue.
How do I get to Shirahama Beach (Izu)?
The spot profile lists HND as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 180 minutes. Train to Izukyu-Shimoda, then bus. Beautiful coastal drive.
What kind of wave is Shirahama Beach (Izu)?
Shirahama Beach (Izu) is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Best Season
Peak: Jul-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec
Summer typhoon swells. Popular contest venue.
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