Surf spot

Fingers

Forecast conditions and map view for Fingers in Japan, Kyushu, Tanegashima-Island. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Japan, Kyushu, Tanegashima-Island
Coordinates: 30.3626, 130.9028

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	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	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.8	1	1.1	1.4	1.7	1.9	1.8	2.8	3.1	3.1	3.2	3.1
Wave direction	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	SE	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	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	7.6	7.3	7.4	6.9	6.8	4.5	4.7	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.4	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.8	7	7	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7	6.7	6.5	6.7	6.5	6.3	7.5	6	6.6	6.5	6.8	7.2	7.8	9.8	9.9	9.8	9.8	9.4
Wave energy (kJ)	36	31	42	41	40	16	26	48	58	52	56	85	92	96	109	120	126	135	135	138	144	141	139	134	129	123	121	116	115	108	104	105	100	98	98	92	84	83	81	79	73	72	70	73	76	70	109	178	263	374	389	1478	1860	1875	1899	1761
Wind speed (km/h)	7.4	5.8	6.7	8	11.9	13	11.2	10	8.3	7.7	6.6	5.1	6	7.5	1.8	4.9	2.9	2.2	3.2	3.9	5.9	4.6	7.6	7.1	4	4.8	7.6	4.3	1	3.5	2.5	4.8	5.6	5.8	7.4	8.9	12.4	15.5	13.3	11.6	11.2	12.5	14.9	17.8	19.7	20.2	17.8	21.3	20.5	24.3	24.9	25.7	27.7	29.8	28.8	27.9
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Fingers, Tanegashima Island, Kyushu, Japan is a remote, often overlooked surf spot known for its clean, hollow waves and tropical-island feel. Tanegashima sits off the southern coast of Kyushu, so it gets solid exposure to South and Southeast swells, especially during typhoon season and late summer to autumn.

What it’s like

Wave type: Fast, powerful reef break / point-style surf depending on the exact section
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it’s bigger or more lined up
Conditions: Can offer long, clean rides with good shape when swell direction and tide line up
Vibe: Quiet, uncrowded, and scenic compared with more famous Japanese surf areas

Best conditions

Swell: South to southeast swell generally works best
Wind: Light offshore winds are ideal; local wind conditions matter a lot
Tide: Tide sensitivity can be significant, with the spot changing a lot depending on water level
Season: Often best from late summer through autumn, when typhoon swells bring energy

Hazards / things to know

Depending on the setup, there may be reef, rocks, and strong currents
It can get shallow and powerful, so confidence in reef breaks is important
Remote locations like Tanegashima may have limited rescue options and fewer facilities

Overall

Fingers on Tanegashima is the kind of surf spot that can be excellent when the stars align: warm water, beautiful surroundings, and fast, quality waves. It’s less about easy, forgiving surf and more about rewarding, high-quality conditions for experienced surfers.