Beach
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Level 4/10

Shizunami Beach

Makinohara, Japan
🌀Strong rips

Shizunami represents Shizuoka Prefecture's growing surf infrastructure, with a new surf stadium built nearby that signals Japan's investment in wave-riding culture. The southeast-facing beach catches typhoon swells and produces quality peaks across multiple sandbars. Located between Shizuoka city and the surf towns of Hamamatsu, this is a reliable option when Chiba is too crowded or the swell angle favors the southern coast.

Shizunami Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today19
47
Fair
2.5m@15s
20km/h
Sun20
45
Fair
2.9m@13s
23km/h
Mon21
34
Poor
5.1m@14s
41km/h
Tue22
52
Fair
1.5m@9s
12km/h
Wed23
18
Poor
0.8m@8s
23km/h
Thu24
18
Poor
0.6m@8s
7km/h
Fri25
28
Poor
0.4m@8s
6km/h
Sat26
38
Poor
0.8m@6s
8km/h
Sun27
31
Poor
0.9m@12s
22km/h
Mon28
39
Poor
2.4m@16s
15km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 19 km/h · PM 21 km/h · Tide at 1pm (1.0m)
Swell
2.5m
SE(135°)
Score: 15/25
Period
15s
Long period groundswell
Score: 23/25
Wind
20km/h
ENE(58°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
25°C
0.0mm74%
First light 5:02amSunrise 5:32amSunset 5:49pmLast light 6:19pm
Windswell0.5m@3sSecondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:02am–6:19pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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7m3.5
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swell
windkm/h
19g46
20g52
20g54
21g48
21g46
18g37
21g51
24g64
25g72
29g68
30g80
41g83
57g84
38g91
29g73
24g44
16g35
3g19
14g33
5g13
22g37
27g51
28g57
20g52
18g39
8g20
6g18
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9g25
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8g17
10g23
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3g24
17g32
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2g30
3g20
6g25
17g31
27g43
32g55
18g68
9g19
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17g38
20g45
9g44
tidem
3:42am0.4m
1:30pm1.0m
8:30pm1.1m
5:30am0.5m
3:30pm1.2m
7:12am0.7m
3:00pm1.4m
9:06pm1.1m
12:45am1.2m
8:22am0.4m
3:23pm1.3m
9:12pm0.8m
2:07am1.1m
8:55am0.1m
3:48pm1.3m
9:36pm0.6m
3:00am1.2m
9:30am0.1m
4:06pm1.3m
10:00pm0.5m
3:42am1.3m
10:04am0.0m
4:26pm1.4m
10:25pm0.3m
4:18am1.3m
10:34am0.1m
4:48pm1.4m
5:00am1.4m
11:07am0.2m
5:06pm1.4m
5:40am1.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:42 am
Low tide - 0.37m
1:30 pm
High tide - 1.00m
8:30 pm
High tide - 1.14m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

47
Fair
Components
Swell Direction15/25
Swell Size15/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score54/100
Adjustments
Wind History-2
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score47/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score47
🌊 Optimal tide window👥 Respect for the Aged Day

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSE (150°)
Direction range
110° - 170°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (350°)
Offshore range
310° - 30°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

22°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu. New surf park nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Shizunami Beach?

The Shizunami Beach profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m 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 Shizunami Beach?

The Shizunami Beach profile uses wind from N (350°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 310° to 30°. 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 Shizunami Beach?

The Shizunami Beach scoring profile favors swell from SSE (110° to 170°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. 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 Shizunami Beach?

The main season at Shizunami Beach is Jul-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan. Typhoon season best. New surf stadium built nearby.

How do I get to Shizunami Beach?

The spot profile lists FSZ as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 30 minutes. Between Shizuoka and Hamamatsu. New surf park nearby.

What kind of wave is Shizunami Beach?

Shizunami Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jul-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan

Typhoon season best. New surf stadium built nearby.

Getting There

Airport
FSZ
Drive time
30 min
Data quality
verified

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