JPFun ยท Surf ยท Chugoku / Setouchi

๐Ÿ„ Chugoku Surf

Beach and point breaks โ€” filter by beginner, reef, or day trip.

๐Ÿ„ Spot list

Iwami Beach: The Quiet Sanin Beach Break in Masuda, Shimane

Iwami Beach: The Quiet Sanin Beach Break in Masuda, Shimane

A low-key beach break on Shimane's Sanin coast where swells wrap in clean and crowds never show up. Iwami Beach rewards surfers who value open peaks over hype.

๐Ÿ“ Masuda, Shimane, Japan ๐Ÿ“… 2026-09-27
Akiya Beach: Onomichi's Sheltered Setouchi Bay Break for Mellow Surf Sessions

Akiya Beach: Onomichi's Sheltered Setouchi Bay Break for Mellow Surf Sessions

A gentle bay break tucked into the Seto Inland Sea, Akiya Beach trades big swell for consistency, calm water, and easy access from Onomichi's old port town.

๐Ÿ“ Onomichi, Hiroshima, Japan ๐Ÿ“… 2026-09-27
Kotohiki Beach Surf Guide: Setouchi's Gentle Beach Break for Beginners

Kotohiki Beach Surf Guide: Setouchi's Gentle Beach Break for Beginners

Kotohiki Beach offers a mellow sandy-bottom beach break tucked into the Seto Inland Sea, ideal for first-timers and longboarders chasing small, forgiving waves.

๐Ÿ“ Maniwa, Kagawa, Japan ๐Ÿ“… 2026-09-20

๐Ÿ“– Surf guides

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Surf Izu Peninsula Complete Coastal Guide: Surf Breaks, Camping & the East Coast Circuit From point breaks near Shimoda to forested campgrounds above Sagami Bay, here's how to string together a full week on Izu's coast. Everything you need to book, pack, and time it right out of Shizuoka. Surf Miyako Surf Without the Circus: A Scenic Guide to Quiet Peaks Miyako's reef breaks and turquoise channels are stunning but crowd-prone at the wrong hour โ€” here's how to read the swell, dodge the pack, and still catch clean scenic surf. Surf Kanto Surf Camp Weekend: Where to Ride, Sleep, and Eat Along Japan's Pacific Coast A practical guide to planning a kanto surf camp weekend โ€” from Shonan's beginner peaks to Chiba's exposed reef breaks, plus the campsites and train logistics that make it all work. Surf Typhoon Swell Surfing in Japan: The Safety Checklist Every Surfer Needs Japan's typhoon season delivers the best swell windows of the year โ€” but the same storms that build the waves can kill you if you misjudge them. Here's how to surf typhoon swell in Japan safely. Surf Kochi Surf Guide: Pacific Breaks in Shikoku for Intermediate Riders Kochi and the wider Shikoku coastline deliver consistent Pacific swell, uncrowded reef and beach breaks, and a laid-back surf culture perfect for intermediates ready to level up. Here's everything you need to plan a serious surf trip. Surf Oarai Surf Day Trip: The Complete Ibaraki Guide from Tokyo Everything you need to catch clean waves at Oarai, Ibaraki in a single day from Tokyo โ€” tides, train times, board rentals, and local etiquette.