Surf spot

Kodomonokuni

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 31.8132, 131.4594

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	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	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	1	1.5	1.6
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ESE	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	6	5.9	5.7	5.6	5.6	11.2	11.2	9.3	8.3	8	8.4	8.3	10.7	5.1	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.8	6	6	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.5	7.4	7.5	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.3	6.9	7	7	7	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.8	6.7	6.8	5.7	5.8	6	6.2	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	50	37	30	25	21	17	67	79	91	89	86	90	92	94	28	47	60	69	73	83	92	97	184	206	221	227	227	221	214	199	190	182	168	165	158	149	139	134	122	80	84	85	83	83	82	70	67	63	59	47	45	55	62	77	161	227
Wind speed (km/h)	1.6	2.6	1.5	7.9	9.1	8	5.2	3.4	3.2	2.9	2.9	5.9	10.1	11.2	5.8	5	4.4	3.7	3.7	6.4	9.1	8.8	6.6	5	3.1	2.9	2.8	3.4	4.1	4.8	5.2	4.7	4.3	4.6	4	6.1	8.9	8.5	6.9	6.9	5.8	3.1	4.6	8.9	10.8	10.6	9.5	9.2	8.4	6.6	10.3	14.8	15.6	13.3	9.9	8.9
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Kodomonokuni is a surf spot in Kyushu, Japan, known as a small, often overlooked local break rather than a famous destination wave. Conditions can vary a lot depending on seasonal swells, wind direction, and tide, so it tends to be more of a check-the-report spot than a guaranteed surf.

General character

Usually a beachbreak or mixed sand/rock setup depending on the exact section of coast
Best on clean offshore winds and a medium-sized swell
Can offer short, fun waves rather than long, powerful rides
Often more suited to intermediate surfers, though beginners may find smaller days manageable

Wave quality

Can produce peaky, punchy waves
On the right day it may have fast sections and some maneuverable faces
Because many Kyushu spots are influenced by typhoon swells, it may occasionally get stronger and more hollow than expected

Crowd and vibe

Typically a quiet local spot compared with Japan’s more famous surf regions
Respect for local surfers and etiquette is important
Good chance of a relaxed, less crowded session if conditions align

When to surf

Autumn is often the best season in Kyushu, with typhoon-generated swell
Winter can also bring solid swell, but conditions may be less forgiving
Early morning usually gives the best wind conditions

Things to keep in mind

Spot names in Japan can sometimes refer to specific beach sections or local landmarks, so conditions may differ from nearby breaks
Check local surf forecasts, tide charts, and beach access rules
If you’re visiting, it’s worth asking local surfers or shops for the most current info