Surf spot

Hanakago

Forecast conditions and map view for Hanakago in Japan, Kanagawa Chiba. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Japan, Kanagawa Chiba
Coordinates: 35.0239, 139.9925

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	1	1.1	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1	1.2	2.1
Wave direction	S	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	SE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.2	10.2	9.8	9.3	9.1	8.3	8.1	6	6	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.7	9.7	9.8	6.1	6	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.7	5.8	6.9	6.8	7	6.8	6.8	6.2	6	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.8	6	6	6.3	6.7	5.8	6.2	6.8	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.5	7.1	8.3	11.1	8.7
Wave energy (kJ)	24	70	73	66	59	61	68	29	28	30	30	35	34	82	84	41	41	44	46	46	53	65	128	133	135	138	136	103	99	97	94	90	84	87	81	72	70	62	59	55	50	47	41	39	43	40	84	98	145	161	161	145	122	131	343	635
Wind speed (km/h)	5.7	6	6.4	5.8	8.3	7.2	6.2	6.9	6.4	4	4	3.3	9.7	9.7	4.3	4.7	4	5	4.5	14.2	18	14.8	11.4	7.9	7.9	5.8	4.7	6.9	13.1	10.5	2.2	3.3	5	2.5	3.6	2.9	7.7	10	7.4	5.3	5.2	6.5	9.9	10.6	12	14.1	12.3	12.4	16.6	15.9	17.9	16.6	17.4	17.4	13.2	13.1
Wind direction	NNEOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NGlassy	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	SSECross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	SSWOnshore	WSWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	WCross	WGlassy	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWCross-on	WGlassy	SWGlassy	WCross	WGlassy	NGlassy	ENEGlassy	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore

Hanakago is a relatively lesser-known surf break on the Pacific coast of Japan, in the broader Kanto region where surf conditions are strongly influenced by ocean swell, typhoons, and seasonal winds. The spot is typically known for shorebreak or beach-break style waves, with conditions that can range from fun and manageable to powerful and hollow when a proper swell lines up.

What to expect

Wave type: Mostly beach break, sometimes with sandbar-defined peaks
Best conditions: Offshore winds, southerly or southeast swell, and typhoon-season pulses
Skill level: Often suited to intermediate surfers, though conditions can become challenging for beginners when the surf gets larger
Crowd: Can be less crowded than the most famous Kanto surf beaches, but local awareness and etiquette are important

Seasonal notes

Summer to early autumn: Typhoon swells can produce the best surf, often with more size and power
Winter: Cleaner offshore conditions are possible, but colder water and stronger winds make a good wetsuit essential
Spring: Often more inconsistent, but can still offer playful waves on the right swell

Local vibe

As with many Japanese surf spots, respect for local surfers, parking rules, and beach access etiquette is important. Conditions and access can vary depending on beach layout, tide, and nearby development.