Surf spot

Niijima - Habushiiso

Forecast conditions and map view for Niijima - Habushiiso in Japan, Izu Islands. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Japan, Izu Islands
Coordinates: 34.3560, 139.2762

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	1	1	1	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	1.2
Wave direction	S	S	E	E	E	E	NE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	6.8	7	9.3	9.3	7.3	5.3	4.8	8.9	8.6	8.7	7.8	7.7	7.4	7.2	6.4	6.2	6.5	6.3	5.7	5.8	5.5	6.2	6.3	6.2	5.8	5.8	6.3	5.6	5.5	6.1	5.5	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.9	5.7	5.3	5.8	6.8	8.6	8	7.4	7.3	6.5	7.3	6.9	6.8	7.7	7.2	8.8	11.5	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	40	41	66	58	33	27	33	69	72	73	70	68	74	84	72	71	66	79	60	66	48	74	79	73	56	63	59	55	48	53	50	46	40	40	40	38	37	39	34	37	33	32	35	56	52	30	56	31	33	32	27	35	33	52	137	295
Wind speed (km/h)	28.6	32.4	32.3	33.8	33.9	32.4	31.1	26.6	23.6	27.7	26.1	23.5	19.7	14.2	12.3	13.7	11.1	6.5	4.5	1.9	16.4	14.5	11.4	11.8	17.6	16.5	10.9	11	15.6	17.4	16.6	14.8	14	8.4	7.7	9.2	9.9	5.2	12.2	19.6	18.6	23.7	27.1	28.4	37.2	40.6	46.3	47.7	49.3	48.8	48.6	48.2	49.2	52.7	53.3	51
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Niijima – Habushiiso is one of the best-known surf breaks in the Izu Islands, off the coast of Japan. It sits on Niijima, a volcanic island south of Tokyo, and is famous for its long, clean sandy beach, open ocean exposure, and ability to pick up a wide range of swell.

Spot character

Type: Beachbreak
Exposure: Open to the Pacific, so it can receive consistent swell
Wave quality: Can produce fast, punchy, hollow sections as well as more playful peaks depending on sand conditions
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can be friendly for beginners with local guidance

Conditions

Swell: Works well on south to east-facing swells, especially when there’s enough size to bend into the bay
Wind: Best with light offshore or calm conditions; strong winds can make it choppy quickly
Tide: Often changes a lot with tide movement since it’s a beachbreak, so timing matters
Bottom: Predominantly sand, which means the peaks shift and change with storms and sand movement

What makes it special

Habushiiso is one of the few surf spots in Japan with a more remote island feel, even though it’s relatively accessible from Tokyo compared with other Pacific island destinations. The beach is wide and scenic, with black volcanic sand, dramatic coastline, and a less crowded atmosphere than many mainland breaks.

Things to know

Conditions can be powerful and rapidly changing
The island setting means weather and ferry schedules can affect access
It’s wise to check local forecasts, tide charts, and sandbar changes before going

Overall

Habushiiso is a scenic, wave-rich beachbreak that can offer excellent surf when the swell and wind align. It’s one of the standout surf destinations in Japan for surfers looking for a mix of quality waves, island atmosphere, and natural beauty.