Nagatazaki (Kushima)

Nagatazaki is an exposed left-hand point-style reef break near Kushima, set on sharp coral reef and jagged rocks. The wave is described as powerful to very-powerful, with long, connected rides (often on the order of 150 to 300 meters) when the swell wraps around the rocky cape. Conditions are highly swing-dependent: the spot is commonly described as rarely breaking and working only when a significant south to south-southeast swell is present. Multiple datasets point to the same core setup—large south/south-southeast swell combined with offshore wind from the northeast—producing the cleanest shape; southerly wind is described as onshore and ruining the wave character. Because the bottom is shallow reef with sharp rocks/coral and the area is exposed, the spot is strictly for experienced surfers. Entry/exit are difficult (walking over sharp rocks is involved), and hazards reported include strong rip/sweep during larger typhoon swells and heavy wave impact on the reef. Access is primarily by car, with limited/strictly managed parking near the cape and a short walk down to the shoreline. There is no dedicated on-site rescue or lifeguard presence reported, so the safest approach is to be fully prepared and only run attempts when conditions and timing look right.