[2026] Best Surf Spots in Kugenuma, Shonan Japan

2026.03.24

Recommended Surf Spots in the Kugenuma Area

The main surf spots in the Kugenuma area of Fujisawa, Shonan are, from east to west:
Aquarium Front, Statue Front, Hikichi River Mouth, Skate Park Front, and Suehiro.

In this article, we clearly explain each surf spot, including its location and key features, in an easy-to-understand way.

① Aquarium Front

水族館前 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

水族館前_2 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

Location

Overview

Spot Name: Aquarium Front
Seabed: Beach (sand)
Level: Beginner and above
Direction: Southwest
Swell Direction: West to South
Best Swell: Southwest swell
Features: Not always consistent, but surfable with strong swells. The sandy bottom makes it beginner-friendly. Waves are mellow and suitable for longboarders. This is one of the most famous and consistently crowded surf areas in Japan.

② Statue Front

鵠沼（銅像前） — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

鵠沼（銅像前）_2 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

Location

Overview

Spot Name: Kugenuma (Statue Front)
Seabed: Beach (sand)
Level: Beginner and above
Direction: South-southwest
Swell Direction: West to Southeast
Best Swell: South-southwest swell
Features: Consistent waves even in small conditions. A beginner-friendly sandy beach with mellow waves suitable for longboarders. One of the most crowded surf areas in Japan.

③ Hikichi River Mouth

鵠沼（引地川河口） — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

鵠沼（引地川河口）_2 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

Location

Overview

Spot Name: Kugenuma (Hikichi River Mouth)
Seabed: Beach (sand)
Level: Beginner and above
Direction: South-southwest
Swell Direction: West to Southeast
Best Swell: South-southwest swell
Features: Consistent and beginner-friendly with mellow waves suitable for longboarders. Always crowded due to its popularity.

④ Skate Park Front

鵠沼（スケートパーク前） — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

鵠沼（スケートパーク前）_2 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

Location

Overview

Spot Name: Kugenuma (Skate Park Front)
Seabed: Beach (sand)
Level: Beginner and above
Direction: South-southwest
Swell Direction: West to Southeast
Best Swell: South-southwest swell
Features: Consistent waves and beginner-friendly sandy bottom. Mellow waves suitable for longboards. Popular and often crowded.

⑤ Suehiro

鵠沼（スエヒロ）_1 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

鵠沼（スエヒロ）_2 — ^{Photo: Taken by Shonan Chill Time}

Location

Overview

Spot Name: Kugenuma (Suehiro)
Seabed: Beach (sand)
Level: Beginner and above
Direction: South-southwest
Swell Direction: West to Southeast
Best Swell: South-southwest swell
Features: Consistent waves, beginner-friendly, and mellow conditions ideal for longboarders. A very popular and crowded area.

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