Tsurigasaki Beach (Shidashita)
Tsurigasaki Beach, locally known as Shidashita, made history as the venue for surfing's Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Located on Chiba's Kujukuri coast, this exposed beachbreak acts as a catcher's mitt for swells from the north, east, and south. The shifting sandbars produce peaks that can get hollow during typhoon swells, and the competitive atmosphere has produced many of Japan's best surfers. Its proximity to Tokyo makes it crowded on weekends, but the quality and consistency justify its world-class status.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 170°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 1.00×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (250°)
- Offshore range
- 210° - 290°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
8/10
👥 Spring Break (Mar 25 – Apr 6) — expect extra crowds
Access: Train to Kazusa-Ichinomiya station, then bus or taxi.
Best Season
Peak: Aug-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Typhoon season Sep-Oct best. Winter NE swells also work.
Getting There
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Shirahama Beach (Izu)
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