Surf spot

KDDI

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 32.0298, 131.5000

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	NEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	NNEGlassy	NWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NCross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	NEOnshore	NOnshore	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross	SECross-off	SECross-off	SGlassy	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNWCross-on	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNWCross-on	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NOnshore	NNEOnshore	NNEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore

KDDI is a surf spot on the island of Kyushu, Japan, known mostly among local surfers. Like many Japanese reef and beach breaks, it tends to be highly dependent on swell direction, tide, and wind, and conditions can change quickly.

General description

Location: Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s main islands
Wave type: Often a reef or mixed reef/breakpoint-style setup, though exact conditions can vary by section of coast
Best conditions: Usually when a clean ground swell lines up with light offshore wind
Crowd: Can be localized and relatively quiet compared with famous global surf destinations
Water: Generally seasonal, with warmer water in summer and cooler temps in winter

What it’s like

Can produce powerful, shapeable waves when swells are aligned
May offer short, punchy waves on smaller days and more hollow, faster sections when bigger
Because it’s in Japan, access may involve careful navigation, parking sensitivity, and respect for locals

Things to keep in mind

Check reef hazards and tide windows if it’s a reef break
Local etiquette is important in Japanese surf culture
Conditions can be strongly affected by typhoons, winter groundswell, and seasonal wind patterns