Nagahama
- Longboard, Beginners
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Small waves, Ocean
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Nagahama is a sandy, beginner-leaning beach break in Kushima with an easy, near-city launch and quick access from town. Across sources it’s described as very mellow/powerless and often used for learning, with right-and-left wave options on the same beach. The spot is reported as sometimes breaking, with swell starting to work below about 1 meter and holding into the ~1 meter+ range. Surf quality is described as good/average depending on conditions, and providers emphasize that the best sessions happen when tide, swell, and wind line up. One provider also notes ride lengths can be decent on a good day. Wind is centered on north (including a north/northwest range), with north winds described as offshore—supporting cleaner wave faces for surfers. Wind reliability is described as low, so conditions can vary more than at consistently reliable locations. Safety-wise, reef hazards and occasional submerged rocks are flagged for some bay sections, and rip currents are mentioned as a possibility during larger swells. Local guidance stresses checking tide movement because wave quality can change noticeably between high and low, and lifeguards are described as seasonal.
- Beginner-friendly, soft surf
- Offshore north winds can groom the wave face
- Easy access from Kushima city with beach park facilities
- Beginner-friendly, very mellow surf with soft/powerless waves
- North winds are described as offshore and help groom the wave faces
- Direct city access and nearby facilities (parking, toilets, showers)
- Works only sometimes; needs alignment of tide, swell, and wind
- Reef/submerged rock hazards are noted in some sections
- Wind reliability is described as low
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N, NW
- Offshore directions
- N
- Wind Range
- 5–15 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Providers describe sea-breeze influence; regional context also notes sea-breezes/gradient winds along Kushima Coast.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts
- Best Months
- September, October, November
- Thermal Window
- Spot-level sources emphasize north wind/offshore conditions; no quantitative afternoon thermal window was provided specifically for Nagahama.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach and sandbar formation are described.
- Beach Size
- Big
- Waves
- Small — Starts working below 1 meter and can hold up to around 1 meter+.
- Launch
- Small — Plain beachbreak with instant access from the city; wide sandy beach and easy access.
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Described as easy to find and straightforward for surfers.
Through the year
Quiet on weekdays; busier on weekends with local families and beginner surfers.
Rainy season is typically June and July; typhoon season peaks between August and October (regional context).
By sport
What to expect for each.
A beginner-friendly sandy beach break that works only sometimes; best when tide, swell, and wind align. Right and left peaks are described.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- S, SSE
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Also described as best with good tide movement; one provider additionally notes optimal tide as mid.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Described as an exposed sandy beach setting.
- Wind Effect
- North winds are described as offshore and helping groom wave faces.
- Bigger Swell
- Closes out when swell exceeds 2 meters (Gemini). Otherwise, it starts working below 1 meter and can hold up to about 1 meter+ (WannaSurf).
- Wave Quality
- Good — Wave quality is generally described as good/average depending on conditions.
- Wave Power
- Soft — Described as powerless/mellow and generally soft.
- Wave Shape
- Mushy — Providers describe a very mellow, mushy/powerless feel.
- Peel Speed
- Slow — Soft/mushy, mellow nature is described for beginner learning.
- Ride Length
- Short — WannaSurf notes good day length; Gemini describes decent ride lengths on a good day.
- Ride Length Details
- Listed as a good day length spot; quick access from the city and right/left peaks are described.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Nagahama in the full forecast view.
Nagahama wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–11 ktsGusts 23 kts
- Direction
- W260°
- Strongest day
- Mon, Oct 2611 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.4–1.6 m8s period
- Temperature
- 12–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Nagahama is forecast for daytime winds of 2–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Monday, October 26 with gusts to 23 kts. The prevailing direction is W. Waves run 0.4–1.6 m with a period of about 8s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Reef
- Rip currents possible during larger swells
- Occasional submerged rocks near reef patches
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — No dedicated on-beach kite/windsurf rescue boats are noted in the regional context.
- Emergency Info
- Rescue is described as limited in the wider Kushima Coast region; emergency numbers are 119 (ambulance/fire) and 110 (police). Nearest major medical facility: Kushima City Hospital.
Rules of the spot
Check tide and wave quality—conditions are described as changing significantly between high and low.
- Waves are very gentle; commonly used for learning.
- Check tide movement because wave quality can change noticeably between high and low.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Kushima
- Nearest Town
- Kushima
- Parking
- Parking is available at the Nagahama Beach Park area.
- Access
- Instant access from the city (walking distance < 5 minutes) and easy access by car; located near Fukushima-Takamatsu Station on the Nichinan Line.
- Local Language
- Japanese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Guesthouses and local inns available in Kushima City.
- Food & Drink
- Local shops and small restaurants are available within walking distance in town.
- Equipment Rental:
- Providers describe limited or no dedicated equipment rental availability at the immediate spot access.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Nagahama?
The best overall months at Nagahama are September, October, November.
Which wind directions work at Nagahama?
Nagahama works with N, NW winds. Offshore directions are N.
What skill level is Nagahama suitable for?
Nagahama suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner.