This is a famous spawning ground for loggerhead turtles. Therefore, surfers need to be careful about the environment.

Because of its shallow terrain, it is sensitive to swell and breaks consistently, making it a popular major point. It is possible to surf up to head size.

Every year in March, the Fukuoka CUP is held here at Shioiri or Tsurigawa spots, and is the most popular event in Fukuoka Prefecture for surfers.