Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)
Tsurigasaki Beach, locally known as Shidashita, made history as the venue for surfing's Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Located on Chiba's Kujukuri coast, this exposed beachbreak acts as a catcher's mitt for swells from the north, east, and south. The shifting sandbars produce peaks that can get hollow during typhoon swells, and the competitive atmosphere has produced many of Japan's best surfers. Its proximity to Tokyo makes it crowded on weekends, but the quality and consistency justify its world-class status.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 155°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Offshore range
- 210° - 290°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Summer Break (Jul 20 – Aug 31) — expect extra crowds
Access: Train to Kazusa-Ichinomiya station, then bus or taxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita) works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Offshore wind at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita) blows from the WSW (250°). Anything in the 210° to 290° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita) wants ESE swell (45° to 155°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
The main season at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita) is Aug-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Typhoon season Sep-Oct best. Winter NE swells also work.
How do I get to Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Fly into NRT, then allow about 75 minutes by road. Train to Kazusa-Ichinomiya station, then bus or taxi.
What kind of wave is Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita) is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Typhoon season Sep-Oct best. Winter NE swells also work.
Getting There
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