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Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Tsurigasaki Beach

Also known as Shidashita, Ichinomiya, Olympic Venue

Intermediate Beach break Sand bottom Peels both 0.5–2.5 m Any tide

Host venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics surfing events and the heart of Japanese surfing. This beach break on the Pacific coast of Chiba produces consistent, approachable waves perfect for high-performance surfing. The area is known for its surf culture, with numerous surf shops and a dedicated surfing community. Best during typhoon season when powerful swells arrive.

Hazards

CrowdsRip

Conditions

Best swell
E, SE
Best wind
W, NW
Season
Aug, Sep, Oct
Wave size
0.5–2.5 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
35.3833, 140.3833

Facilities

ParkingShowersCafe

Sources