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
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
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
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
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
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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