Surf spot

Ikuragahama

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 32.1949, 131.5562

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Wave period (s)	10.2	8.2	8.2	8.2	8.2	8.1	9.8	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.9	5.7	5.9	6.5	7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.7	7.7	7.3	7	6.6	7	7.3	7.2	7.7	7.7	7	4.5	4.7	5	6	6.2	6.5	6.9	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.2	9.3	9.6	8.8	8.6	9.9
Wave energy (kJ)	90	85	81	82	78	80	88	31	45	55	64	65	67	68	78	122	173	192	194	194	191	194	185	174	163	149	148	142	142	120	102	84	94	114	111	109	105	62	33	48	54	147	189	264	396	474	577	648	734	759	597	1796	2284	1666	1423	3200
Wind speed (km/h)	3.6	3.7	3.9	5.2	8.8	9.2	3.9	4	4.9	4.7	4.9	2.6	10.6	9.7	5.5	5.9	4.4	4.8	2.3	2.7	10.8	8.3	3.8	2.6	5.5	5	3.2	5.4	9	7.8	5.9	5.1	5.6	5.2	4.3	6.4	11.5	12.9	8.9	6.5	7.4	8.7	11.9	12.6	12.9	12.4	13	13.6	13.2	13.4	15.5	13.8	16.3	8.9	10.6	10.8
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Ikuragahama (Kyushu, Japan) is a scenic beach surf spot on the island of Kyushu, known for its mellow, beachbreak setup and relaxed local vibe. It’s typically considered more of a fun, approachable wave than a heavy or highly advanced one, making it attractive to intermediate surfers and longboarders when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak
Style: Generally soft to moderate power, with sandbars that can shift and change the peaks
Best for: Beginners to intermediates, longboarders, and surfers looking for playful, less intimidating waves
Crowd: Usually more low-key than major famous Japanese surf destinations

Conditions

Best swell: Often works with southerly or easterly swell depending on the coastline exposure
Wind: Offshore winds can clean it up nicely; like many beachbreaks, it’s sensitive to wind direction
Consistency: Can be seasonal and sandbar-dependent, so wave quality changes with storms and beach movement

Environment

Setting: A beautiful coastal beach with a laid-back atmosphere
Water: In Japan, water temps can vary a lot by season, so a wetsuit is usually needed much of the year
Weather: Can range from warm, humid summers to cooler winter surf conditions

Good to know

Because it’s a beachbreak, conditions can change quickly.
It’s best to check local surf reports, tides, and recent swell direction before going.
Respect local etiquette and any beach access rules, especially in smaller surf communities.