Surf spot

Niijima - Secret

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

Country: Japan, Izu Islands
Coordinates: 34.3434, 139.2766

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.9	1.3	1.8	1.6	1.9	1.9	1.9	2	2	2
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	8.6	8.1	7.5	7.8	7.3	6.7	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.6	7	6.3	5.8	6.2	5.4	5.4	5.8	6.3	5.6	5.5	5.3	5	5.1	5.2	5.3	5.3	4.9	5.2	5	6.3	7	7.2	6.8	6	8.5	7.5	8.4	8.7	7.2	7.3	7.7	7.8	8.3	6.8	10.9	10.3	9.8	9.9	8.8	9.3	9.1	8.8	8.3	8.2	7.9
Wave energy (kJ)	104	97	98	100	89	70	69	66	70	70	71	71	63	49	48	30	30	44	40	49	46	42	40	40	39	39	37	32	31	28	46	52	50	34	24	49	56	47	41	42	49	79	67	57	25	64	166	325	656	411	658	623	583	558	521	480
Wind speed (km/h)	24	23.9	27	25.7	16.4	8.8	11.5	6.6	9	6.3	11.8	19.8	18.2	20.8	23.7	33	20.3	15.7	12.9	10.7	10.8	8.4	6.7	3.3	10.1	20.3	10.2	21.9	23	20.6	29.3	37.6	37.6	39.2	41.4	42.4	44.3	48.7	55.1	56.4	56.8	58.5	58	60	58.6	58.3	60.4	61.2	57.8	55.6	56.1	55.1	53.4	42.3	28.5	30.4
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Niijima – Secret is a tucked-away surf spot in the Izu Islands, Japan, on the island of Niijima. It’s known as a more hidden, exposed-ocean reef/point-style wave that can light up when conditions line up, especially with the right southerly or typhoon swell. Because it’s offshore and relatively remote, it tends to feel more adventurous than a mainland Japan break.

What it’s like

Wave type: Generally a reef/rocky-bottom wave with a cleaner, more defined takeoff than beach breaks.
Power: Can be fast and hollow when the swell is solid.
Crowd factor: Usually less crowded than mainland surf spots, but local knowledge matters a lot.
Access: More difficult to reach, often requiring a boat, local guidance, or a careful land approach depending on the exact section and conditions.

Best conditions

Swell: Works best on a good S/SE swell or typhoon-generated energy.
Wind: Offshore winds and light conditions are ideal.
Tide: Often tide-sensitive; depending on the reef, it may prefer mid to lower tide for shape, but this should be checked locally.

Things to watch out for

Sharp reef/rocks: Not beginner-friendly.
Changing conditions: Island spots can shift quickly with wind and tide.
Currents: Can be strong, especially when swell is up.
Local etiquette: Important to respect local surfers and any access rules.

Overall vibe

Niijima – Secret is the kind of spot that appeals to surfers looking for a remote, uncrowded, quality wave in a scenic island setting. When it works, it can offer some of the more memorable surf in the Izu Islands.