JPFun ยท Surf ยท Kyushu
๐ Kyushu Surf
Beach and point breaks โ filter by beginner, reef, or day trip.
JPFun ยท Surf ยท Kyushu
Beach and point breaks โ filter by beginner, reef, or day trip.
Itoshima's sandy beach breaks pair forgiving whitewash with dramatic coastal scenery just 40 minutes from Fukuoka city. It's the easiest place in Kyushu to catch your first wave without sacrificing a good view.
Nobeoka Beach delivers punchy reef-break waves fed by clean Pacific swell, a step up from the beginner beaches further south. Here's how to read the reef, time the season, and surf it without drama.
Tanegashima pairs open-ocean Pacific swell with a rocket-launch-pad backdrop for a surf trip that feels genuinely off the beaten path. Here's how to read the breaks, pick your season, and get yourself from the mainland to the sand without wasting a travel day.
Amami Naze delivers warm-water reef and beach breaks far south of mainland Japan's surf crowds. Here's how to time the swell, read the reef, and get there without a hassle.
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Izu Peninsula Complete Coastal Guide: Surf Breaks, Camping & the East Coast Circuit
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Miyako Surf Without the Circus: A Scenic Guide to Quiet Peaks
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Kanto Surf Camp Weekend: Where to Ride, Sleep, and Eat Along Japan's Pacific Coast
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Typhoon Swell Surfing in Japan: The Safety Checklist Every Surfer Needs
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Kochi Surf Guide: Pacific Breaks in Shikoku for Intermediate Riders
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Oarai Surf Day Trip: The Complete Ibaraki Guide from Tokyo
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