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- 1 Recommended Surf Spots in Kamakura
- 2 Surf Spot Details
- 3 Stay Tuned with “Shonan Chill Time” – Your Go-To Guide for Shonan Events!
Recommended Surf Spots in Kamakura
The main surf spots in Kamakura, Shonan are, from east to west:
Zaimokuza, Yuigahama, Venus-mae, Inamuragasaki, Ubagaya, Hennoji / Shichirigahama / Roa, Minegahara, Kamakura Koko-mae, Keifuen-mae, Ipponmatsu, and Koshigoe Fishing Port.
In this article, we clearly explain each surf spot, from location to key features, in an easy-to-understand way.
Surf Spot Details
① Zaimokuza
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Zaimokuza
- Seabed: Sand
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: The sandy seabed makes this spot ideal for beginners. Waves are generally calm, making it suitable for entry-level surfers. Live cameras allow you to check wave and crowd conditions, making it perfect for practice.
② Yuigahama
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Yuigahama
- Seabed: Sand
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: A beginner-friendly spot with a sandy seabed. Waves are typically small and gentle. Live cameras are available to check conditions, making it ideal for practice.
③ Venus-mae
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Venus-mae
- Seabed: Reef
- Level: Advanced surfers only
- Direction: South-southeast
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South-southeast swell
- Features: Waves are usually inconsistent, but the spot becomes surfable with strong swells from typhoons or low-pressure systems. The reef bottom is dangerous for beginners and intermediates. At low tide, the water becomes very shallow, and fins may hit the reef. Paddling out from Yuigahama requires a long distance, so those not confident in paddling should avoid it. Jumping from tetrapods is dangerous and not recommended. Waves can be powerful and clean, with long rideable shoulders.
④ Inamuragasaki
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Inamuragasaki
- Seabed: Reef (rocky)
- Level: Advanced surfers
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: Due to the reef bottom, this spot is dangerous for non-advanced surfers. Parking is available, and access to the point is convenient.
⑤ Ubagaya
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Ubagaya
- Seabed: Sand (with reef offshore)
- Level: Intermediate
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: A consistent spot that works even with small waves. Although the seabed offshore is reef, the waves break like a beach break and are relatively safe. However, beginners should avoid it due to reef hazards. Waves are mellow and suitable for longboarders. Best conditions are waist- to chest-high; larger waves tend to close out. Slightly smaller than Chigasaki/Fujisawa, so check those areas if waves are too small. Parking and nearby convenience stores make it very accessible.
⑥ Hennoji / Shichirigahama / Roa
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Hennoji / Shichirigahama / Roa
- Seabed: Sand (with reef offshore)
- Level: Beginner (with caution)
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: These spots offer consistent waves even in small conditions. Although the seabed includes reef, waves resemble beach breaks and are relatively safe. Beginners should still be cautious due to offshore reef. Waves are mellow and suitable for longboards. Two live cameras allow easy condition checks. Parking, showers, toilets, and nearby convenience stores make this a very convenient surf area.
⑦ Minegahara
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Minegahara
- Seabed: Sand (with reef offshore)
- Level: Intermediate
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: Consistent waves even in small conditions. Similar characteristics to nearby spots, with mellow waves suitable for longboarders. Better facilities are available at Shichirigahama parking.
⑧ Kamakura Koko-mae
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Kamakura Koko-mae
- Seabed: Beach + Reef (rocky)
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
- Direction: South
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South swell
- Features: A mixed beach and reef break suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. Known for its beautiful scenery and as a famous location featured in Slam Dunk.
⑨ Keifuen-mae
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Keifuen-mae
- Seabed: Sand (with reef offshore)
- Level: Intermediate
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: Consistent waves and mellow conditions suitable for longboarders. Beginners should be cautious due to reef offshore. No parking, toilets, or showers available.
⑩ Ipponmatsu
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Ipponmatsu
- Seabed: Reef
- Level: Advanced surfers only
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: Surfable only during strong swells such as typhoons. Reef bottom makes it dangerous for beginners and intermediates. High-quality waves with potential barrels at low tide.
⑪ Koshigoe Fishing Port
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Koshigoe Fishing Port
- Seabed: Sand
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: West-southwest to South-southeast
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: A beginner-friendly beach break with calm waves. Live cameras allow you to check conditions, making it ideal for practice.
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