Surf spot

Akaehama

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 31.3930, 131.0725

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.9	0.9	1	1.2
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	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	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.7	5.6	5.4	5.3	5.3	6.3	7.8	10.8	10.2	7	6.7	7.7	7.8	5.2	4.7	5	5	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.8	6.2	6	6.2	7	7	7	7	6.7	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.3	7.4	7	6.7	6.3	6.7	7	7.6	7.5	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	27	20	16	13	12	14	21	34	36	26	26	32	35	14	19	28	45	50	54	54	64	82	81	86	123	135	139	136	109	113	108	104	100	98	94	90	83	80	76	74	74	70	71	71	70	63	59	44	41	43	50	49	42	49	64	92
Wind speed (km/h)	3.3	3.7	3.3	5.8	11.2	10.7	8.2	5.2	3.9	4.1	3.3	6.5	11.9	13	8.8	5.2	3.8	4.6	4.1	7.2	12.3	13.9	7.4	9.3	5.1	5.8	5.9	4.3	5.4	4.3	4.3	6.5	5	4.2	4	5.5	10.6	11.6	6.9	6.3	5	3.9	3.2	8.2	14.1	13.7	11.9	10.4	9.4	8.8	6.9	15.5	18.7	17.2	13.3	12
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Akaehama is a surf spot in Kyushu, Japan, known for its scenic coastal setting and often powerful, exposed beachbreak. It tends to pick up swell well, especially when Pacific storm systems send waves into southern Japan, and can offer punchy, fast-moving waves rather than long mellow rides.

What it’s like

Type: Beachbreak
Wave character: Can be hollow, quick, and energetic on the right swell
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on conditions
Crowd: Usually less crowded than major urban surf breaks, but local conditions and season can affect lineup traffic

Conditions

Swell: Works best with solid swell; smaller days may be weak or inconsistent
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal, as wind can quickly degrade the wave quality
Tide: Tide sensitivity can be important; depending on sand formation, it may work better at mid tide or around lower tide
Consistency: Can be variable, as with many beachbreaks in Japan, but quality days are memorable

Environment

Akaehama sits in a beautiful natural setting, with the rugged coastline and warm-season greenery that Kyushu is known for. Surfing there often feels more remote and local compared with Japan’s better-known mainland surf hubs.

Things to keep in mind

Sandbars can shift, so the break may change over time
Conditions can become challenging if there’s too much wind or too much swell
Respect for local etiquette is important in Japanese surf culture