Surf spot

Koigaoura

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 31.4084, 131.3428

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	1.2	1.2	1.6	1.8
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	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	ESE	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6.4	6.4	6.2	6	5.8	6.3	6	11.4	9.9	8.3	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.5	5	5.3	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.7	6.3	6.4	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7	7.1	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.2	6.9	7	7.3	7	4.8	6.2	6.8	6.8	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	47	40	31	24	18	20	19	60	53	56	58	58	62	64	28	48	69	76	79	89	109	118	140	154	166	181	187	186	178	162	151	144	140	140	138	130	118	114	111	111	105	101	98	93	95	90	87	77	68	69	56	29	118	135	234	343
Wind speed (km/h)	4.8	5.1	5.6	6.8	9.9	9.8	6.6	5.9	5.3	5.8	5.5	6.5	11.5	11.4	8.4	6.4	5.9	6.2	5.4	5.8	10.3	12.2	4.3	0.4	1.6	2.9	5.2	1.8	7.6	7.4	4.5	5.2	4.7	5.4	4.2	5.4	4	5.7	5.1	5.6	5.9	6.1	5.6	13.6	16.3	15.7	13.5	11.2	8.9	11.2	14.8	19.9	22.3	19.9	18.1	17.8
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Koigaoura is a well-known surf spot on the coast of Kyushu, Japan, offering a scenic and relatively consistent beach-break setup. It’s the kind of place that can feel laid-back and local, with a mix of open coastline, green hills, and strong Pacific swell exposure depending on the exact location.

General character

Type of break: Mostly beach break, though conditions can vary with sandbars and nearby reefs or coastal features.
Wave quality: Can offer fun, rideable waves on the right swell and tide, with occasional punchy sections.
Best for: Surfing at a range of levels, but it’s especially appealing to surfers comfortable reading changing sand conditions and local currents.

Conditions

Swell exposure: Kyushu’s southern and eastern coasts can pick up swell from the Pacific, so Koigaoura may get more energy than sheltered inland spots.
Wind sensitivity: Like most Japanese surf spots, it’s highly dependent on wind direction; light offshore winds usually improve shape significantly.
Tides: Tidal movement can affect the sandbar setup and wave quality, so timing matters.

Vibe and surroundings

Scenery: Expect a natural, coastal setting with a quieter atmosphere than Japan’s more crowded mainland surf areas.
Crowds: It may be less crowded than famous surf hubs, but that can change with season, swell, and local surf culture.
Local feel: Japan surf communities tend to be respectful and organized, so courtesy in the lineup is important.

Things to keep in mind

Conditions can change quickly with storms and seasonal swell.
Water temperature varies by season, so a wetsuit may be needed much of the year.
As with many Japanese surf spots, it’s smart to check local reports or talk to local surfers or shops before heading out.