Surf spot

Hirano

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

Country: Japan, Shikoku
Coordinates: 32.9607, 132.9946

Metric
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Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	SE	SE	SE	SE	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	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.2	5	5.5	4.8	5.5	10.3	10.2	9.1	9.3	9.1	8.2	7.5	7.5	8.3	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.2	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.8	7	6.9	6.8	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7	6.9	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	7.3	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.2	7.2	6.5	6.8	6.7	6.7	5.9	5.8	6.2	6.5	6.9
Wave energy (kJ)	31	22	21	14	14	58	56	56	59	63	48	68	65	68	22	31	44	55	47	70	73	96	123	134	146	154	178	186	172	153	145	145	126	119	115	105	105	102	90	100	97	94	94	87	82	80	72	50	48	39	34	114	160	256	310	315
Wind speed (km/h)	4.1	4	5.2	4	8.7	9.8	4.7	5.2	6	6.4	5.4	6.2	9.7	9.4	4.8	4.1	5.2	5.6	5.2	6.7	9.7	7.8	0.5	1.6	4.7	3.3	4.4	1	4.4	3.5	2.2	3.1	3.1	4.5	3.9	1.9	8.3	5.8	3.1	4.7	1.8	1.5	2.6	4	7.4	7.6	3.2	4.7	5.4	3.7	4.6	9.7	12.9	10	13	14.4
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Hirano, Shikoku, Japan is a lesser-known surf spot on Japan’s main surf-rich southern coast, offering a more local, low-key atmosphere than the famous breaks around Tohoku or Chiba.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beach break or sand-influenced coastal break, depending on the exact stretch of coast
Best conditions: Works best with southerly or southeast swell and light offshore winds
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when a good swell lines up, but it’s generally more inconsistent than Japan’s marquee surf destinations
Crowds: Usually lighter crowds, with a more local feel
Vibe: Quiet, scenic, and relaxed — good for surfers looking to escape busy lineups

Conditions and season

Typhoon season (late summer to autumn) often brings the best surf, with larger and more powerful swells
Winter can also produce surf, especially with cold-season storm systems, though conditions are more variable
Summer may be smaller and softer, though still surfable on the right swell

Water and environment

The water is generally milder in summer and cooler in winter, so a wetsuit is usually needed outside of peak summer
Expect a coastal Japanese setting with a mix of surf, fishing, and small-town scenery

Good for

Intermediate surfers seeking less crowded waves
Travelers who want a local surf trip experience
Surfers chasing typhoon swell windows