Surf spot

Isegahama

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 32.4123, 131.6525

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	1	1	1.2	1.5	1.6	1.8	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.4	2.6	2.6	2.4	3.4	3.5	3.3	3.1	4
Wave direction	E	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	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE
Wave period (s)	9.8	8.4	8.3	8.3	8.3	8.2	8.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.8	6	5.8	6	6.5	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.6	7.7	7.7	7.3	7.2	6.5	6.8	7.2	7	7.5	7.5	6.7	4.5	4.7	5.5	5.9	6.2	6.5	6.8	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.2	9.1	9.5	8.8	8.5	9.9
Wave energy (kJ)	88	82	84	81	81	78	89	32	41	54	62	65	68	70	78	115	170	186	191	188	185	185	179	174	158	151	145	142	142	121	111	82	86	111	110	109	94	60	37	48	83	148	192	276	408	484	574	643	727	750	589	1849	2236	1727	1407	3168
Wind speed (km/h)	4.7	4.7	4.4	2.3	7.6	7.8	3.4	4.8	6.3	6	5.8	2.3	8.7	7.6	3.1	5.5	4.6	5.3	4.7	1.6	8	6.1	3.4	5.8	5.1	5.6	4.3	3.1	7.3	5.9	4	4.7	5.1	5.6	4.7	4.3	9.4	9.5	4.8	5.9	5.2	5.5	5.8	8.9	13.1	11.4	9.4	10	8.9	6.8	6.8	8.7	9.7	4.2	6.6	6.9
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Isegahama is a surf spot in Kyushu, Japan, known for its scenic setting and relatively mellow, approachable waves compared with some of Japan’s more exposed reef and point breaks. It’s typically thought of as a beach break, which means the wave shape can vary depending on tide, swell direction, and sand movement.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best conditions: Generally works best with a clean swell and light offshore winds
Wave quality: Can offer fun, playful surf rather than heavy, powerful conditions
Skill level: Often suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers, though stronger swell periods can make it more challenging

Break characteristics

Shape: The waves are usually less predictable than point breaks, so conditions can change from day to day.
Size: Often smaller and more manageable, but it can pick up during typhoon season or larger swell events.
Crowds: Depending on the day and local surf culture, it may be relatively quiet compared with major surf hubs, but popular days can still draw locals.

Environment

Scenery: Kyushu offers a beautiful coastal backdrop, and Isegahama is typically appreciated for its natural setting.
Water conditions: Like many Japanese surf spots, seasonal weather can influence water temperature and surf quality, so a wetsuit may be needed depending on the time of year.

Best time to surf

Spring to autumn: Often good for more consistent swells
Typhoon season: Can produce the biggest and most powerful waves
Winter: Can still be surfable, but colder conditions and different swell patterns apply