Surf spot

Lena

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 32.2498, 131.5775

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.9	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.5	1.7
Wave direction	ENE	SE	SE	ENE	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	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6.2	5.7	5.6	6	5.9	5.9	10.8	11.6	10.5	7.9	7.8	7.8	8	7.8	8.8	5.6	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.9	6	6	6.7	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.5	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.2	7	6.3	6	7	7.3	5.6	5.7	6	6.2	6.5
Wave energy (kJ)	44	28	21	22	19	19	54	72	79	72	73	74	73	79	79	36	51	64	80	84	86	90	138	186	200	215	218	209	211	203	191	185	169	153	148	140	140	133	121	118	117	105	109	107	101	92	83	66	62	59	78	70	87	123	175	240
Wind speed (km/h)	2.3	3.4	4	5.9	10.1	9.4	4.7	4	4.7	4.2	3.9	5	10.6	9.9	4.7	4.3	5.2	5	5.3	6.5	10.5	9.8	5.9	2.2	2.1	3.9	3.8	3.1	1.5	4	4.6	4.7	4.6	4.2	4	4.5	8.9	8.3	7.4	6.1	5.3	5.4	5.6	8.4	9.9	9.4	8.3	6.5	6.3	6.8	8	12.9	16.8	13	8.2	9.5
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Lena (Kyushu, Japan) is a lesser-known surf spot in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, offering a more local, off-the-radar feel compared with the country’s famous breaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak or mixed beach/reef setup, depending on the exact section and swell direction.
Best conditions: Usually works best with swell from the south to southeast and offshore winds that keep the waves clean.
Skill level: Often better for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when the surf gets bigger or more powerful.
Crowds: Generally less crowded than Japan’s more famous surf destinations, which is part of the appeal.

Conditions and character

Kyushu’s west and south coasts can pick up typhoon swells and seasonal Pacific energy, so Lena may come alive during late summer and early autumn. In smaller surf it may be softer and more mellow, while bigger swells can make it punchy and fast.

Things to keep in mind

Local knowledge matters a lot, since access, sandbars, currents, and hazards can change.
Seasonality: Summer and autumn often bring the most consistent and powerful surf.
Safety: Watch for strong currents, rocks/reef patches, and changing conditions.