Surf spot

Nakayama - Center

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu, Tanegashima-Island
Coordinates: 30.5245, 130.9869

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	0.9	0.9
Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ENE	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	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.1	5	5	4.8	4.8	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.2	4.7	4.5	4.5	4	4.6	4.6	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.7	4.3	4.5	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.5	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	7.2	7.1	7.5	5	7.2	7.2	7.1	4.3	4.3	6.9	4.7	7	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.5	5.1	4.8	5
Wave energy (kJ)	13	14	12	10	8	10	8	4	5	6	6	9	7	14	18	19	21	20	19	23	21	22	21	18	18	19	19	19	18	38	39	36	35	14	14	15	12	24	21	26	9	20	20	20	8	9	20	8	16	9	19	22	31	52	39	41
Wind speed (km/h)	7	5.5	3.7	11.3	11.2	9.5	8.3	7.2	7.6	7.2	9.6	11.6	15.8	14.8	12.4	12.9	13	9.3	5.6	5.8	12	11.4	7.6	7.7	5.6	2	4.3	5.2	10.7	8.7	5.5	4.7	2.5	3.2	3.3	8.6	13.2	16.3	13.5	9.8	10.2	5.8	11.5	13.9	18.4	18.2	20.5	19.9	17.8	20.6	22.5	24.7	26.5	26.1	25.8	27.6
Wind direction	ENECross-on	ESECross-on	EGlassy	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	NEGlassy	NEGlassy	NNECross-off	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	EGlassy	SEGlassy	ESEGlassy	NEGlassy	ENECross	ENECross-on	ENECross	ENECross	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ECross-on	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross	NECross

Nakayama - Center is a surf spot on Tanegashima Island, Kyushu, Japan, part of a coastline known for clean, scenic surf and a mix of reef and beach breaks depending on the section of shore.

Spot description

Type: Typically a reef/reef-sand break with sections that can handle different swell directions.
Wave character: Usually offers punchy, fun waves when conditions line up, with a shape that can range from smooth and forgiving to a little hollow on bigger swells.
Best size: Often works best on medium swell—too small and it may lose shape, too big and it can get less manageable depending on tide and sand/reef exposure.
Wind: Like most spots in the area, it’s best with light offshore wind; onshore wind can quickly make it messy.
Tide sensitivity: Can be tide-dependent, with the quality shifting a lot between low and high tide.

Atmosphere

Scenery: Tanegashima is known for a beautiful, laid-back island setting, with clear water and a more relaxed vibe than many mainland surf areas.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than Japan’s better-known surf destinations, though local conditions and season can change that.
Access: Generally reachable by road, but conditions and exact entry points can vary, so checking local knowledge is important.

Good to know

The spot can be very condition-specific, so it’s worth checking:
swell direction
tide
wind direction
reef exposure / hazards
Reef spots in this region may have sharp sections and strong currents, so it’s best for surfers comfortable with local conditions.