Surf spot

Tadado Beach

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

Country: Japan, Shizuoka
Coordinates: 34.6610, 138.9324

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.8	0.7	1.1	0.9	0.7	0.8	0.8	1.1	1.3	1.5	1.9	1.9	2	2.1	2.1	2.1	2
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Wave period (s)	9	8.7	8.8	8.4	8	7.5	8.1	8.4	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	8.8	8.3	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.9	6.2	6.1	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	7	6	6.2	7.6	5.5	5.8	6.3	7.2	7.3	8.1	8.6	8.2	8.2	7.3	7.6	8.8	8.4	10.8	11.3	10.8	9.4	10.1	9.3	9.1	8.8	8.4	8.3	8.1
Wave energy (kJ)	71	66	67	69	66	71	68	70	50	57	52	53	77	56	42	47	49	55	52	54	49	47	39	34	35	30	30	28	33	27	29	39	31	33	27	48	53	60	50	81	70	118	102	81	100	141	284	382	381	706	651	629	670	618	578	546
Wind speed (km/h)	11.9	12.2	12.8	10.2	16.2	15.1	6.5	5.4	7.2	5.2	3.3	5.1	8.5	12.6	18.1	12.8	10.6	4.6	9	11.7	14.3	13.1	9.1	7.2	5.4	9.2	8	4.4	9.2	12.9	16.4	15.8	15.9	15.9	19.7	19.9	21.7	18.9	21	22.7	22.1	23.7	24.6	30.3	32.3	33.5	32.4	25.7	16.6	17.8	17.9	17.1	17.8	15	20.4	17.6
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Tadado Beach in Shizuoka, Japan, is a mellow surf spot on the Pacific coast known for its long, clean sand beach and generally relaxed atmosphere. It tends to offer beach-break waves that can be fun and manageable for beginners and intermediate surfers, especially when swell lines up from the east or southeast.

What it’s like

Break type: Mostly beach break
Wave character: Soft to moderate, with occasional punchier sections depending on swell and sandbar shape
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and surfers looking for a less intimidating session
Crowds: Usually more laid-back than major surf hubs, though conditions and season can affect lineup density

Conditions

Swell: Works best with consistent Pacific swell
Wind: Light offshore winds improve shape; onshore wind can make it choppy
Tide: Sandbar conditions change frequently, so tide can have a big effect on quality

Beach and setting

Shizuoka’s coastline around Tadado Beach has a calm, local feel, with a broad sandy shoreline and scenic coastal surroundings. It’s the kind of place where you can often enjoy a quieter session compared with Japan’s more famous surf destinations.

Useful note

Because it’s a beach break, the surf quality can vary a lot with seasonal sand movement, storms, and tide. It’s a good idea to check local reports before heading out.