Oharai (Central Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
The A-frame waves at Oharai are especially famous, as they are formed when the left side of the bank collides with the front swell. This is a wave for intermediate to advanced surfers. It is often difficult to break because of the deep topography, so it is better to go up from the low tide, […]
Ajigaura (Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
This is a famous surfing spot with a long history, but due to beach erosion, it has become difficult to break the waves. Therefore, aim for the low tide. The terrain is deep, so need a certain size to surf. The season is also in the winter when the north swell is stronger.The regular break […]
Hitachinaka Port (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
It is located along the National Hitachi Seaside Park, north of Ajigaura Point. It breaks consistently even in small conditions, and breaks along the bank when there is a southerly swell, and the goofy break from the center to the left is good when there is a northeasterly swell. Even in mid-summer, the water temperature […]
Hitachi Lighthouse (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
A big wave point on the outer reef jutting out from the cape in the southern part of Hitachi City. Many Hitachi locals look forward to the waves here during the typhoon season. If the soup can be seen offshore with the naked eye, the size of the waves is more than a head, so […]
Mizuki (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
When a strong swell hits the beach, it breaks from the outside and goes to the inside for a long run. It is a compact beach with good water quality that has been selected as one of the best bathing spots in Japan, but there is a lot of kelp on the bottom and sometimes […]
Kawarago (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
The main break around Hitachi. There are always waves. It is also very popular among visitors because of its facilities. It is also facing south, so it is possible to avoid southwest wind and thermal wind in summer. In small condition, it is easy to surf and beginners can enjoy. When it gets bigger, it […]
Ohse Beach (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
A rocky beach easily accessible from Hitachi Station. There are rocks scattered about, so be careful when entering or pulling out. The south side near the fishing port is a wide beach. The area around the beach starts to break in BIG size, and the swell that hits the rock bottom creates a powerful break […]
Hitachi Station (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
A surf spot very close to Hitachi station. The wind is weak here and it is choppy from southeast. Due to the overpass structure, it is relatively easy to dodge the strong northwest offshore and surf in good condition. It is a weird surfing spot to face the overpass. Hitachi Station Surf Spot Map Asahi-cho, […]
Kawajiri (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
It is the point for local surfers only where high quality waves break on the outer reef.It is an excellent point of regular break and local surfers like it. When it gets bigger, there are complicated currents, so beginners should avoid it. There is no parking lot at the spot, so visitors should check other […]
Ishihama (Hitachi, Ibaraki Region) Surfing Info and Details
This beach has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches for swimming in Japan, and is characterized by its beautiful sand and clean water quality. The tetras are evenly spaced and the surf is mainly between the blocks or in front of the tetras. If the swell is weak, it will not break, […]