Surf spot

Shoojiun

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

Country: Japan, Kyushu
Coordinates: 31.6043, 131.4192

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	1	1	1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	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	0.8	1.2	1.4	1.6	1.9	2	2	2.3	2.4	2.3	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.7	2.9
Wave direction	E	ESE	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	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E
Wave period (s)	11.1	9.3	8.2	8.2	8.2	7.9	7.5	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.4	5.6	5.9	5.5	6.8	6.9	7	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.1	7	7	7	7.4	7.7	7.8	7.9	7.4	7.1	6	6.7	6.9	7.2	7.6	8	8.1	8.1	10.9	10.1	10.1	10.2	10.4	9.5
Wave energy (kJ)	83	85	86	82	81	84	87	36	51	61	63	68	67	75	142	156	168	189	197	189	183	177	174	163	158	150	144	143	133	128	123	122	97	94	90	83	97	91	89	84	74	61	104	173	244	369	462	533	670	734	1214	2200	2253	2438	2898	1539
Wind speed (km/h)	4	3.2	4.7	5.2	10.1	8.8	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.8	5.1	5.3	10	10.4	5.2	3.9	3.8	2.5	2.4	2.8	9.7	7.4	4.2	3.5	3.7	4.1	4.3	5.6	8.4	7	4	4.7	5.5	6.9	6.2	12.3	14.3	14.6	9.1	8	9.7	7.4	6.6	12.3	13.4	12.8	14.1	12.5	11.5	14.3	15	20.1	21.4	17.1	15.6	18.5
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Shojiun is a surf spot in Kyushu, Japan, and like many surf breaks there, it’s influenced by the island’s exposure to Pacific swells, seasonal typhoons, and local wind patterns.

General description

Location: Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s main islands
Wave type: Typically a beachbreak or mixed sand/reef setup depending on the exact section
Best conditions: Often works best with clean swell from the south or southeast and light offshore winds
Seasonality: Can be most active during summer to early autumn, when typhoon swells bring size and power
Skill level: Usually more enjoyable for surfers with some experience if the waves get punchy, though smaller days may suit a wider range

What to expect

Wave quality: Can offer fun, hollow, and powerful surf when conditions line up
Crowds: Surf spots in Japan can get busy, especially during good swells and weekends
Weather: Warm in summer, cooler in winter; wetsuit needs vary by season
Hazards: Depending on the exact break, watch for strong currents, shifting sandbars, rocks, and typhoon-sized surf

Best time to surf

Typhoon season: Late summer through early fall often brings the most consistent and powerful swell
Winter: Can still produce surf, but conditions may be more variable and colder
Local winds: Early mornings are often best for cleaner conditions before sea breezes pick up