Surf spot

Hotel Mae

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu, Tanegashima-Island
Coordinates: 30.3726, 130.9560

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Hotel Mae, Tanegashima Island (Kyushu, Japan) is a coastal surf spot on Tanegashima’s east-facing side, where open-ocean swell from the Pacific can wrap in and produce fun, clean waves. The “Hotel Mae” name usually refers to the break in front of a hotel area, making it a convenient and fairly accessible surf location.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beach break with shifting sandbanks; can occasionally shape up with better-defined peaks.
Best swell: Works best with E/SE to S swell exposure, depending on sand movement and the exact break position.
Wind: Offshore west winds are generally favorable, which can make the waves cleaner.
Skill level: Often more suitable for beginner to intermediate surfers, though conditions can become more powerful and challenging when swell increases.

Conditions and character

Can be soft and playful on smaller days.
On a solid swell, it may deliver peaky, more energetic waves with short rides.
Because it’s a sand-bottom break, the surf shape can change quickly after tides, storms, or seasonal shifts.

Practical notes

Access: Typically easy to reach from the road/coastal area near the hotel.
Crowds: Can attract locals and visiting surfers, especially when conditions are good.
Hazards: Watch for changing currents, shallow sandbars, and rips when it gets bigger.

Overall

Hotel Mae is a friendly, accessible Tanegashima surf spot that can offer clean, enjoyable beach-break waves in the right swell and wind setup. It’s a good option for surfers looking for a relatively straightforward session on an island known for exposed Pacific-facing surf.