Haka Shita (Tsuno Coast)

Haka Shita is an exposed left-hand reef break on the Tsuno coast of Miyazaki. Waves break over a boulder-strewn/rocky reef setup, and the spot is described as hollow and powerful when conditions line up, but also inconsistent. The wind pattern is a key factor: offshore northwest winds are reported to produce the best conditions, helping to groom the waves into cleaner, more hollow rides. December is consistently highlighted as the most favorable month, with clean surfable waves reported around 43% of the time in December (and blown-out conditions reported around 20%). Another source also describes the wind as mixed, with some variability in reliability. Swell direction and size strongly influence whether it starts working and how good it stays. The spot is described as needing a solid swell over a threshold (about 1.0–1.5 m to start) and can hold up to around 2 m+; a working swell height window is reported as roughly 1.0–2.5 m. Optimal swell directions are given as south/southeast/east, and on larger swells the wave holds size but can become very heavy and hollow. Safety-wise, Haka Shita is for experienced surfers only. Hazards include rocks/reef sections, large boulders in the surf zone, shallow reef, and the possibility of strong currents during larger sets. The spot is located in front of a Buddhist graveyard, with limited parking near the area; it can be sometimes crowded (especially on weekends), so arrival timing and etiquette matter.