Surf spot

Ishizakihama

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 31.9979, 131.4901

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.8	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	1.4	1.8	2	2.1
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	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	ESE	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6.4	6.2	6	5.8	5.7	5.7	11.1	11.7	10.2	8	8	8	8.1	9.8	5.9	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.8	6.2	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.7	7.7	7.4	7.5	7.3	7.2	7	5	5.8	6.3	6.8	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	58	44	31	26	21	20	67	80	84	81	77	78	75	78	30	42	57	67	70	80	80	84	102	178	189	198	200	197	197	188	174	166	153	148	143	136	134	125	122	120	117	109	104	105	100	96	85	92	76	62	52	41	142	253	383	488
Wind speed (km/h)	2	3.1	4.6	4.8	13	11.4	8.3	5.8	5.5	5.2	4.6	5.8	11	11.3	6.4	3.3	3.4	6.2	3.7	5.2	11.9	11.4	7.6	4.2	7.3	6.5	5.6	2.3	10.1	9.8	3.8	6.6	5.5	6.1	4.5	4	4	4.3	4.3	7.5	6.3	7	7	9.4	15.2	15.5	12.5	11.4	10.1	11.4	14.2	21.3	22.2	19.4	20.2	22.1
Wind direction	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	ENEGlassy	EOnshore	EOnshore	NECross-on	NCross	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	ENEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	NGlassy	NNWGlassy	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	WNWGlassy	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NEGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	NEGlassy	NCross	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	NGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross	NNWCross-off	NECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on

Ishizakihama is a surf spot on the Kyushu coast of Japan, known for its scenic setting and generally less-crowded lineup compared with Japan’s more famous breaks. Depending on swell direction and local sand movement, it typically offers a beachbreak-style wave, so the shape can change from day to day. That makes it a spot where conditions matter a lot.

What it’s like

Wave type: Usually a sand-bottom beachbreak, with shifting peaks and sometimes short, punchy sections.
Best conditions: Often works best with a clean swell, favorable wind, and the right tide.
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful when it’s on, though not usually a heavy big-wave spot.
Crowds: Often quieter than major surf destinations, which is part of the appeal.
Scenery: Kyushu surf spots often have a more natural, coastal feel, with a relaxed atmosphere.

Good for

Intermediate surfers looking for an uncrowded session.
Beginners on smaller days, if the waves are mellow and the shorebreak isn’t too strong.
Surfers who enjoy variable beachbreak conditions and don’t mind checking multiple peaks.

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly with tide, swell angle, and wind.
As with many beachbreaks in Japan, the wave may be more consistent at certain times of year and less reliable at others.
Local etiquette matters—respect the lineup and any local rules or customs.