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
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- 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
Access: Train to Kazusa-Ichinomiya station, then bus or taxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Tsurigasaki Beach is a beach break in Ichinomiya, Japan, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Tsurigasaki Beach picks up swell from the NE round to the SSE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the ESE. 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. NE winter swells also work well. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
A WSW wind is dead offshore at Tsurigasaki Beach, and anything from the SSW round to the WNW 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 Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
Tsurigasaki Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
The most reliable run of swell at Tsurigasaki Beach comes Aug to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. Typhoon season Sep-Oct best. Winter NE swells also work.
How cold is the water at Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
The water at Tsurigasaki 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 Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita) 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. It gets busy (crowd 8/10), so mind the pecking order. Very crowded on weekends. Strong currents on bigger days.
How do I get to Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
The nearest airport on our list is NRT, then it's roughly a 1.5-hour drive. Train to Kazusa-Ichinomiya station, then bus or taxi.
What other surf spots are near Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)?
The closest breaks we track are Onjuku Beach (22 km) and Katsuura (28 km), handy when Tsurigasaki Beach isn't working.
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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