Surf spot

Takezaki

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu, Tanegashima-Island
Coordinates: 30.3754, 130.9395

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Wave period (s)	8.2	7.8	7.5	7	7	4.7	5	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.4	6.1	6.5	6.5	6.7	6.8	6.9	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.2	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.6	5.6	6.7	7	7.3	7.5	7.7	9.1	10.6	10.6	10.8	10.9	10.8
Wave energy (kJ)	45	41	48	49	52	18	34	48	58	61	63	97	106	112	127	142	156	161	163	160	159	161	152	145	134	134	125	118	117	105	94	102	96	97	100	93	89	80	87	83	81	80	70	74	46	161	235	333	471	606	1262	2084	2634	3159	3467	3618
Wind speed (km/h)	6.1	6.4	8.2	9.2	13.1	14	11.3	9.7	9	7.7	7	5.4	8.4	4.9	2.5	2.5	0	1	2.6	3	2.2	2.9	1.1	2.8	2.5	0.5	4.5	2.7	8.3	10.2	9.1	8.1	8.2	9.2	13.5	15.8	15.7	17.9	15.3	12.7	12.3	9.7	12	16.4	18.2	18.8	21.9	22.9	21.9	22	22.4	26	28.3	29.3	29.3	28.2
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Takezaki (Tanegashima Island, Kyushu, Japan) is a scenic surf spot on the southern side of Tanegashima, an island off the coast of Kagoshima, Kyushu. It’s known for its exposed coastline, clear water, and a more laid-back, uncrowded feel compared with many mainland Japanese surf breaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak / mixed sand-and-rock setup, depending on the exact section and sand movement.
Best conditions: Usually performs best with well-angled swell and the right wind direction, often with calmer offshore winds.
Wave quality: Can produce fun, clean, peeling waves when conditions line up, but it’s generally fickle and very dependent on swell direction, tide, and local sandbars.
Crowds: Often less crowded than more famous Japanese surf destinations, though conditions and season can change that.

Atmosphere

Remote, natural, and relaxed.
Surrounded by coastal scenery and the island’s quieter pace.
Great if you’re looking for a surf trip with a bit of adventure and fewer people in the water.

Good to know

Conditions can change quickly, so checking local swell forecasts and asking around locally is important.
Access and entry points may vary, and some sections of coastline can have rocks, currents, or shorebreak depending on the swell.
Tanegashima is also known for its space center and outdoor activities, so it can be a nice surf-and-explore destination.