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	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.5	1.7
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	ESE	E	E
Wave period (s)	6.1	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.7	11.1	11.6	9.2	7.7	7.7	7.8	7.8	10.5	5.8	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.9	6	7	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.3	6.8	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.8	7	5.5	5.3	5.5	6.2	6.2	6.4
Wave energy (kJ)	48	35	30	21	20	17	61	72	73	76	76	73	75	90	32	43	58	67	76	83	87	95	166	195	209	221	221	218	212	200	185	177	164	153	148	140	139	131	123	105	102	108	109	98	83	73	65	65	62	59	58	60	76	113	170	231
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	4.6	4.8	8.9	13.4	11.2	6.7	4.5	6.2	4.7	5.5	6.8	12.3	11.6	6.8	5.9	6.5	6.2	5.7	8	11.6	10.2	9.5	5.1	2.2	4.6	4.7	5.7	4.1	6.1	7.4	6.9	6.8	5.6	5.1	8.1	13.7	13.2	11.5	9.9	7.5	5.6	7.4	12.8	15.3	15	13.8	11.4	9.5	9	13.3	19.5	22.9	17.1	12.7	14.5
Wind direction	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	NNEGlassy	NWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NCross	ENECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	NECross-on	NCross	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NECross-on	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SGlassy	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NCross	NCross	NNWCross	NCross	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NNWCross-off	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NCross	NNECross-on	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.