Surf spot

Nadahama

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 31.4536, 131.1791

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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.8	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	0.9	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.6	1.7	1.7	2.1	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.9
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Wave period (s)	10.2	8.5	6.8	6.8	6.7	7.7	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.3	5.5	5.5	6.1	6.2	7	7	7.2	7	7	7.5	7	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.2	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.7	7.5	6.8	6.4	7.3	6	4.5	5.7	5.7	6.2	6.3	7.1	7.4	7.4	9.2	9.8	9.3	9.3	9.8
Wave energy (kJ)	36	33	27	27	28	39	19	27	44	51	56	60	58	58	77	83	109	119	130	126	123	98	95	100	95	95	90	86	84	72	74	75	71	59	67	64	62	61	61	56	47	53	39	23	80	86	122	163	265	332	317	732	1059	990	1058	1571
Wind speed (km/h)	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	18.4	19.7	22.9	25.2	24.8	21.3	21.8	24.5
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Nadahama is a surf spot on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan, and like many spots in the region it tends to be shaped by typhoon swells, seasonal weather systems, and local wind conditions. In general, Kyushu surf breaks can offer a mix of beach breaks, point-style setup, and occasionally reef-influenced waves depending on the exact coastline.

A few broad characteristics to expect at a spot like Nadahama:

Wave type: Often likely to be a beach break or sand-bottom setup, which can shift with storms and tides.
Best swell direction: Many Kyushu spots work best with typhoon-generated swells coming in from the south or southeast, though local exposure matters a lot.
Wind: Clean conditions usually come with offshore or light winds; strong onshore winds can make it messy quickly.
Seasonality: Late summer through autumn is often the most exciting period because of typhoon activity. Winter can also bring consistent swell, but conditions depend on cold fronts and local wind patterns.
Crowd/scene: Depending on access and popularity, it may be a local spot with a laid-back atmosphere and a community of regular surfers.
Skill level: If it’s a shifting beach break, it may be friendly for intermediates when small, but can get powerful and challenging when typhoon surf arrives.