Osaki
- Advanced riders
- Best for
- Advanced
- Skill Level
- Small waves, Swell
- Spot Type
- Moderate
- Crowd Level
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About
Osaki is an exposed reef-and-point break in Zushi that can be inconsistent but delivers high-performance surfing when the swell and wind line up. It starts working around 1.0 to 1.5 m and can hold swell up to about 5 m and over, with waves described as fast and powerful (and sometimes hollow) on the right setup. Access is typically by long paddle out from the marina/port area (and/or a rocky shoreline entry), with a deeper-water paddle described as roughly 500 m in one access note. The break is reef-based with sharp rocks and additional hazards reported in the lineup, so conditions can feel unforgiving if you arrive under-prepared. Wind for surf is described as best from the north-northeast (with additional descriptions noting strong local wind variability and low overall reliability). The best month called out for the spot’s workable wind/swell match is July in one guide, while another source places best performance later in the year with typhoon-season swell during late summer into autumn. This spot is recommended for experienced surfers only, with warnings emphasizing rocks/reef hazards and heavy localism. Plan carefully around the swell window, and be ready for a longer paddle effort (around 15 to 20 minutes is mentioned for a shoreline approach).
- Powerful, fast point-break wave character when conditions align
- Reef hazards (sharp rocks and sea urchins) demand advanced awareness
- Best in the right seasonal swell window; July highlighted for wind-match
- Can produce powerful, often hollow/fast point-break waves when conditions align.
- Holds swell up to about 5 m and over.
- All-tides surfing is described as workable.
- Known for favorable offshore winds from the north-northeast.
- Works only sometimes; clean, usable surf is not guaranteed.
- Sharp reef hazards including sea urchins; rocks in the lineup.
- Advanced-level conditions with strong currents possible on bigger swell.
- Heavy localism and strict etiquette expectations.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- NNE
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Steady
- Best Months
- July
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Small waves, Swell
- Beach
- Mixed — Rocks and reef bottom with rocky/reef shoreline character.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Big — Small-wave conditions are also referenced; the break is described as capable of big swell on the right setup.
- Launch
- Medium — Paddle-out access from the car park in front of Kabune/port area; deep-water paddle-out described as about 500 m. Also described as rocky entry from shore or a longer paddle from harbor.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate — One guide describes moderate launch difficulty; another describes it as difficult due to rocky conditions and long paddles.
Through the year
Weekend crowds can be heavier than weekdays when a good swell hits.
June and July are typically rainy months; typhoon season from August to October can bring extreme wind and swell.
By sport
What to expect for each.
A fairly exposed reef and point break that can deliver quality waves when the swell and wind align. The spot can be inconsistent but becomes more capable on the right swell setup.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- NW
- Swell Height
- 1–5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides
- Shelter
- Exposed
- Wind Effect
- Offshore winds from the north-northeast are described as favorable, helping groom wave faces.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds swell up to about 5 m and over.
- Wave Quality
- Good
- Wave Power
- Powerful
- Wave Shape
- Mixed
- Peel Speed
- Fast
- Ride Length
- Short
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are short, typically under 50 m. On better days rides can run from about 50 to 150 m.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Osaki in the full forecast view.
Osaki wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 4–17 ktsGusts 29 kts
- Direction
- N8°
- Strongest day
- Sun, Oct 2517 kts
- Windy days
- 3/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.4–1.6 m7s period
- Temperature
- 13–25 °C
Over the next 7 days, Osaki is forecast for daytime winds of 4–17 kts, peaking around 17 kts on Sunday, October 25 with gusts to 29 kts. The prevailing direction is N. Waves run 0.4–1.6 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
- rocks
- reef
- sharp reef
- sea urchins
- strong currents
- localism
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Localism / Vibe
- Heavy
Rules of the spot
Strict adherence to surfing etiquette is required due to the sensitive local environment.
- Not recommended for inexperienced surfers; the break is exposed and hazard-packed.
- Plan only when the swell and wind align, and be prepared for paddling challenges.
- Take care of rocks in the line up.
- Expect heavy localism; it is recommended for experienced surfers.
- Check the swell window carefully before planning a session.
- Expect a paddle of about 15 to 20 minutes (shore access) to reach the take-off zone.
- The spot is best during typhoon swells from late summer to autumn.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Tokyo
- Nearest Town
- Zushi
- Parking
- A car park in front of Kabune is mentioned as a paddle-out access point; paid parking is also described near Zushi Marina.
- Access
- Paddle-out access is described from the car park in front of Kabune or from the port/marina area (a deep-water paddle-out is described as about 500 m). Another access description notes a rocky entry from shore or a long paddle from the nearby harbor.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- Japanese
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Various hotels and rentals are available in Zushi and nearby Kamakura.
- Food & Drink
- Restaurants and cafes are located within the Zushi Marina complex.
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 Osaki?
The best overall months at Osaki are July.
Which wind directions work at Osaki?
Osaki works with NNE winds.
What skill level is Osaki suitable for?
Osaki suits these riding levels: Surfing: Advanced.