Recommended Surf Spots in Chigasaki
The main surf spots in Chigasaki, Shonan are, from east to west:
Kusoshita, Chisan, Chiper, Park Front, T-Bar, Ura Park, Shirakaba, Shop-shita, Kabocha, Nishihama, Yanagishima, and Banyu.
In this article, we clearly explain each surf spot, including its location and key features, in an easy-to-understand way.
Surf Spot Details
① Kusoshita
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Kusoshita
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South swell
- Features: A consistent spot that works even in small conditions. The sandy seabed makes it safe for beginners. Waves are mellow and suitable for longboarders. Best conditions are waist- to chest-high, as larger waves tend to close out. Sand tends to build up near the river mouth by the wooden deck. Slightly more responsive to swell than Chisan.
② Chisan
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Chisan
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South swell
- Features: Consistent and beginner-friendly with a sandy seabed. Mellow waves suitable for longboarders. Best at waist- to chest-high; larger waves tend to close out.
③ Chiper
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Chiper
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South-southeast
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South-southeast swell
- Features: A consistent, beginner-friendly spot located between Chisan and Park. Mellow waves ideal for longboarders. Less crowded than Park Front, so walking over is recommended.
④ Park Front
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Park Front
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South-southeast
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South-southeast swell
- Features: Consistent waves with mellow conditions suitable for beginners and longboarders. Best at waist- to chest-high.
⑤ T-Bar
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: T-Bar
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: Southeast
- Swell Direction: South to Southeast
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- Features: Consistent and beginner-friendly. Often smaller than nearby spots, but produces clean waves when conditions align. Sand buildup creates good right-hand waves. Be cautious of rip currents during larger swells.
⑥ Ura Park
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Ura Park
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: Southwest
- Swell Direction: Southwest to South
- Best Swell: Southwest swell
- Features: Consistent and slightly smaller than nearby spots. Mellow waves suitable for longboarders. Sandbars can create good left-hand waves. Watch for rip currents during larger conditions.
⑦ Shirakaba
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Shirakaba
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South swell
- Features: Works even in small conditions but is often smaller than nearby spots. Mellow waves suitable for longboarders. A live camera is available to check conditions.
⑧ Shop-shita
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Shop-shita
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South-southeast
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South-southeast swell
- Features: Consistent and beginner-friendly with mellow waves suitable for longboarders.
⑨ Kabocha
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Kabocha
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: Southeast
- Swell Direction: South to East-southeast
- Best Swell: Southeast swell
- Features: Usually inconsistent, but can offer clean waves when nearby spots are too rough. Beginner-friendly sandy bottom. Watch for rip currents during larger swells.
⑩ Nishihama
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Nishihama
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South-southwest
- Swell Direction: South-southwest to South
- Best Swell: South-southwest swell
- Features: Consistent waves with both left and right breaks. Beginner-friendly and suitable for longboarders. Watch for rip currents during larger conditions.
⑪ Yanagishima
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Yanagishima
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South-southeast swell
- Features: Consistent waves and beginner-friendly sandy bottom. Mellow waves ideal for longboarders.
⑫ Banyu
Location
Overview
- Spot Name: Banyu
- Seabed: Beach
- Level: Beginner
- Direction: South
- Swell Direction: Southwest to Southeast
- Best Swell: South swell
- Features: Located at the Sagami River mouth, where sand accumulation creates good sandbars. Consistent and beginner-friendly with mellow waves. A live camera is available to check conditions.
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