Omaezaki
- Shortboard, Families
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Mixed
- Spot Type
- Busy
- Crowd Level
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About
Omaezaki is an exposed beach-and-reef surfing spot on the Pacific coast, known for fairly consistent waves and a regular right-and-left wave pattern. It’s described as a regional classic, with most sessions performing best when swell and offshore wind line up. Wave activity typically starts around 1.0–1.5m and can hold through longer good-day sessions. Normal rides are often short (under 50m), while better conditions can extend rides roughly into the 50–150m range. The break is considered exposed, and the overall ride quality is reported as good to excellent depending on conditions. Surf tends to be cleanest with northeast offshore wind. When winds shift away from the preferred direction, the surf can get less organized. On bigger swells, conditions are also described as heavy and more prone to strong currents. Access is straightforward from parking near the beach (about a 3-minute walk and instant access from parking). Weekdays are generally quieter, while weekends can become crowded.
- Exposed beach-and-reef surf with fairly consistent waves
- Best surf with northeast offshore wind for cleaner conditions
- Waves typically work from about 1.0–1.5m
- Short walk from parking to the beach
- Fairly consistent surf with a regular wave pattern
- Works best with northeast offshore wind for cleaner surf
- Accessible beach/launch area with short walk from parking
- Exposed conditions with a mix of beach and reef influences
- Hazardous features at the launch zone (tetrapods, submerged rocks) and strong rip currents on bigger/rougher days
- Crowds build on weekends
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NE
- Offshore directions
- NE
- Reliability
- fairly consistent
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Gusts described as moderate for the surf season data.
- Best Months
- September
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Mixed
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy beach composition reported; reef influence present.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Surf working window commonly described as 1.0m to 1.5m for standard sessions.
- Launch
- Small — Beach access with short walk from nearby parking; some sections may be restricted by coastal structures (tetrapods/rocky outcrops).
- Launch Difficulty
- Easy — Launching described as easy for the surf access perspective.
Through the year
Weekdays are quieter; weekends are crowded.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed beach and reef break with fairly consistent surf, regular right-and-left wave behavior, and best performance when swell and offshore wind align.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- S
- Swell Height
- 1–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Optimal tide described as all-tides.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Open, exposed coastline.
- Wind Effect
- Works best with northeast offshore wind; northeast wind is described as clean/offshore for surfing, while other wind directions can make surf messier.
- Bigger Swell
- Can handle significant swell but becomes heavy and prone to strong currents.
- Wave Quality
- Good — Regional classic wave quality; also described as excellent in broader conditions.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Also described as powerful on many days; regional classic quality overall.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Also described as peeling on higher-quality days.
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Short — Normal rides are short (< 50m); good days can extend to 50–150m.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are described as short under 50m; good days reach roughly 50 to 150m.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Omaezaki in the full forecast view.
Omaezaki wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 3–19 ktsGusts 35 kts
- Direction
- NNW341°
- Strongest day
- Tue, Oct 2719 kts
- Windy days
- 5/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.5–2.1 m7s period
- Temperature
- 15–25 °C
Over the next 7 days, Omaezaki is forecast for daytime winds of 3–19 kts, peaking around 19 kts on Tuesday, October 27 with gusts to 35 kts. The prevailing direction is NNW. Waves run 0.5–2.1 m with a period of about 7s. 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
- Exposed surf conditions
- Mixed beach and reef bottom
- Concrete tetrapods (sea walls)
- Strong rip currents
- Submerged rocks near the point
- Heavy shore break
- Seasonal fishing nets
- Submerged rocks near the lighthouse point
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Yes — Regional context indicates Coast Guard maritime rescue with local seasonal support.
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate
Rules of the spot
Respect local zones; surfing and wind-based sports can have designated areas during peak times to avoid conflict.
- No riding near tetrapods
- Seasonal swimming zones in summer
- Offshore winds from the northeast are the preferred direction for cleaner surf.
- Weekdays appear less crowded than weekends.
- Check for local fishing nets which are occasionally placed near the shore.
- Respect access/launch zones and avoid riding near tetrapods.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Omaezaki
- Nearest Town
- Omaezaki
- Parking
- Parking near the beach; several parking lots along the Long Beach stretch.
- Access
- Walking access from parking near the beach; described as about a 3-minute walk and instant access (< 5 min).
- Local Language
- Japanese
What's on the beach
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 Omaezaki?
The best overall months at Omaezaki are September.
Which wind directions work at Omaezaki?
Omaezaki works with NE winds. Offshore directions are NE.
What skill level is Omaezaki suitable for?
Omaezaki suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner to Intermediate.