International Surf Properties

Beginner Surf Spots in Japan

One surf break we map is rated for beginner surfers in Japan: Kugenuma.

Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type

Beach breaks
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The beginner breaks

Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.

  • Kugenuma
    Wave
    Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
    Level
    Beginner
    Season
    April to October (dry-season swells)
    Tide
    All tides; sandbar-dependent
    Watch out
    Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.

Other levels in Japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can beginner surfers surf in Japan?

One surf break we map is rated for beginner surfers in Japan: Kugenuma.

What kind of waves are the beginner surf spots in Japan?

Of the 1 beginner breaks we map in Japan, 1 is a beach break. Sand-bottom beach breaks are the most forgiving place to fall.

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