Surf spot

Kamogawa, Chiba

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

Country: Japan, Kanagawa Chiba
Coordinates: 35.1063, 140.1038

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Wave period (s)	8	7.9	7.7	9.2	9.1	9	8.6	8	7.9	7.9	7.9	8	7.2	7	5.8	8.3	8.2	5.1	9.1	7.5	7.5	7.4	6.5	6	6	6.2	6.3	6.2	6.1	6.1	6	6	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.8	5	5.2	6	5.8	7	7	7	6.8	9.9	9.3	8.8	8.5
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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
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Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan is a well-known surf region on the Pacific coast of Chiba Prefecture, about 1.5–2.5 hours from Tokyo depending on traffic and train access. It’s not in Kanagawa—Kamogawa is in Chiba, though both Chiba and Kanagawa are major surf areas near Tokyo.

Surf style

Kamogawa offers a mix of beach breaks and some more reef/headland-influenced spots depending on the exact beach. Overall, it’s known for: - Consistent Pacific swell - Fast, punchy beach break waves - Occasional longer rides at sandbar setups - Good options for both beginners and more advanced surfers, depending on the day and location

Conditions

Best with seasonal typhoon swell and winter northeast groundswells
Can be powerful and hollow when conditions line up
Some spots are more exposed, so they can get wind affected
Sandbars shift often, so wave quality can change quickly

Crowd and vibe

Generally has a local surf scene
Can get crowded on good swells, especially weekends and holidays
The atmosphere is usually laid-back and beach-oriented, with a mix of surf shops, cafés, and small coastal towns

Best for

Surfers looking for reliable waves near Tokyo
Those comfortable reading changing beach-break conditions
Surf trips combining coastal scenery, hot springs, and local seafood