Surf spot

Motel Shita

Forecast conditions and map view for Motel Shita in Japan, Kii Hanto. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Japan, Kii Hanto
Coordinates: 33.6494, 135.9540

Metric
Metric	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00
Wave height (m)	1	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	0.8	0.7	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.1	1.1	1.2	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.8	1.8	1.9	1.8	1.8
Wave direction	S	S	S	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.2	4.9	6.3	9.3	9.3	9.2	8.8	9.1	9	9	8.8	8.3	9.8	7.5	5.9	5.3	5.3	7.3	7.3	7	7.4	7.1	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.1	7	7	6.9	7	6.8	6.2	6.8	6.9	6.5	6.4	6.5	6.5	7.3	7	5.5	6.5	6.9	7.4	7	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.8	7.7
Wave energy (kJ)	51	31	35	99	100	113	116	117	120	114	120	129	112	58	51	67	72	178	183	206	203	233	256	287	309	314	310	295	271	242	224	215	206	195	187	181	174	100	120	128	90	79	77	68	93	81	90	106	142	185	206	326	369	423	372	367
Wind speed (km/h)	3.7	3.8	4.3	2.4	5.8	5.4	1.3	5.8	5.9	4.2	5.2	6.4	9.7	9	5.4	5.6	5.5	6.4	6.2	6.9	9	6.8	2.9	1.6	4	5.9	4.3	1.8	2.6	6.1	4	5.4	5.4	3.6	3.6	5.4	4.2	3.2	3.6	3	2.3	5.6	5.4	3.2	5.4	4.5	6.1	8.1	13.4	11.6	10.4	9.1	12.8	11.4	9.8	13.4
Wind direction	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	ECross-on	ECross-on	SEGlassy	NNWOffshore	NCross-off	NNEGlassy	NNECross-off	ENECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	NECross	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	ENECross	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	SSEGlassy	SSWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWOffshore	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NEGlassy	ECross-on	NNEGlassy	NCross-off	NOffshore	NGlassy	NGlassy	ENECross	ENEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNWOffshore	NCross-off	NNEGlassy	NECross	ENEGlassy	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross	NECross-off	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross

Motel Shita (Kii Hanto, Japan) is a surf spot on the Kii Peninsula, typically part of the Pacific-facing coastline where swells can wrap in with good consistency, especially during typhoon season and winter groundswell periods. It’s generally considered a more local, less-touristed wave compared with Japan’s better-known breaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a beachbreak or a sand/reef combination depending on the exact section and season.
Best conditions: Clean offshore winds, moderate to solid Pacific swell, and a tide that matches the sand/reef setup well.
Skill level: Often best for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it gets bigger or more sectiony.
Crowds: Can be relatively quiet compared with major Japanese surf hubs, though this depends on swell size and local conditions.

Environment

The Kii Peninsula is known for a rugged, scenic coastline, with a more laid-back atmosphere than Japan’s urban surf areas.
Conditions can change quickly, and the spot may be sensitive to sand movement, swell direction, and seasonal storms.

Things to know

Check local forecasts carefully before heading out, since wave shape and size can vary a lot.
Respect local surfers and any access or parking rules.
If you’re planning a trip, it’s worth confirming the exact location and current conditions, since smaller Japanese breaks can be difficult to identify from maps alone.