Surf spot

Toudaishita

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu, Tanegashima-Island
Coordinates: 30.3797, 130.9637

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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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Toudaishita is a surf spot on Tanegashima Island, in southern Kyushu, Japan, known for its clean, exposed Pacific-facing waves and relatively remote, uncrowded feel. Tanegashima sits south of the main Kyushu coast, so it tends to receive southerly and easterly swell depending on the season, with conditions strongly influenced by typhoons, offshore winds, and local reef/point geometry.

What it’s like

Wave type: Generally a reef/point-style break with shaped, running waves when the swell lines up well.
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the waves get more powerful or hollow.
Crowds: Usually light compared with mainland Japan, since Tanegashima is less traveled.
Scenery: Tropical-feeling island setting with clear water and a relaxed pace.

Conditions

Swell sensitivity: Performs best with solid Pacific swell, especially during typhoon season and larger seasonal swells.
Wind: Needs favorable offshore or light winds; strong onshores can quickly make it messy.
Tide: Tidal influence can be important, especially on reef sections—often better with a specific mid tide range depending on the day.

What to expect

On a good day, Toudaishita can offer longer rides and well-shaped walls, and when swell increases it may become more powerful and technical.
Because it’s an island location, conditions can change quickly, so checking local reports, wind direction, and tide charts is important.
Access and exact break behavior may vary by season and swell angle, so local knowledge is very valuable.