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Level 4/10

Shizunami Beach

Makinohara, Japan

🌀Strong rips

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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

Today4

Fair

1.5mSSE@12s

27km/h

1.5m@12s

27km/h

Thu5

Fair

2.2mSE@13s

15km/h

2.2m@13s

15km/h

Fri6

Fair

2.7mSSE@12s

21km/h

2.7m@12s

21km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.5mSSE@11s

39km/h

0.5m@11s

39km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.8mS@9s

12km/h

0.8m@9s

12km/h

Mon9

Fair

0.9mESE@8s

7km/h

0.9m@8s

7km/h

Tue10

Fair

1.3mESE@9s

15km/h

1.3m@9s

15km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.9mSE@8s

26km/h

0.9m@8s

26km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.5mSE@9s

13km/h

0.5m@9s

13km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.6mESE@8s

15km/h

0.6m@8s

15km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 24 km/h · PM 30 km/h · Tide at 7am (0.5m)

Swell

1.5m

SSE(158°)

Score: 23/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 25/25

Wind

27km/h

NE(54°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

17°C

0.1mm72%

First light 5:40amSunrise 6:10amSunset 4:51pmLast light 5:21pm

Windswell

1.0m@4s

Secondary

0.7m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.5m @12s SSE in window

Wind27 km/h NE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:40am–5:21pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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°C

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4m2.0

sec

12s

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swell

windkm/h

23g41

26g54

25g67

28g63

32g80

23g49

20g27

17g26

11g17

7g3

17g52

19g64

24g68

24g65

21g63

38g68

40g72

39g74

41g75

39g72

8g19

9g19

14g33

15g30

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15g41

4g26

5g18

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26g45

23g47

11g46

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13g39

38g79

32g82

27g73

21g59

13g48

21g36

18g39

9g36

8g33

13g31

28g54

23g56

8g51

8g43

15g33

tidem

7:04am0.5m

1:56pm1.4m

8:07pm0.7m

2:07am1.3m

7:57am0.6m

2:30pm1.6m

8:46pm0.7m

2:57am1.5m

8:51am0.7m

2:48pm1.6m

9:25pm0.4m

3:40am1.5m

9:30am0.6m

3:14pm1.4m

9:53pm0.1m

4:25am1.4m

10:05am0.6m

3:42pm1.4m

10:22pm0.0m

5:06am1.5m

10:36am0.7m

4:08pm1.5m

5:43am1.5m

11:08am0.8m

4:34pm1.5m

6:16am1.5m

11:40am0.8m

5:00pm1.5m

6:57am1.5m

12:06pm0.9m

5:24pm1.5m

7:30am1.4m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

7:04 am

Low · 0.45m

1:56 pm

High · 1.37m

8:07 pm

Low · 0.66m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction19/25

Swell Size23/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score68/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score60/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score60

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.5m @12s SSE in window

Wind27 km/h NE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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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 kind of wave is Shizunami Beach?

Shizunami Beach is a beach break in Makinohara, Japan, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Shizunami Beach?

Shizunami Beach picks up swell from the ESE round to the S, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Shizunami Beach?

A N wind is dead offshore at Shizunami Beach, and anything from the NW round to the NNE 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 Shizunami Beach?

Shizunami 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 Shizunami Beach?

The most reliable run of swell at Shizunami Beach comes Jul to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Jan too. Typhoon season best. New surf stadium built nearby.

How cold is the water at Shizunami Beach?

The water at Shizunami Beach averages around 22°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Shizunami Beach good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Currents on bigger days.