Paddling Duck Diving Articles in Chiba

Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

30+

Surf Spots

200+

Sunny Days/Year

Year-Round

Peak Season

2–10ft

Wave Height

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Beginner Surfing Tips

Get started with the basics of paddling, popping up, and catching your first waves safely and confidently.

Advanced Surf Maneuvers

Learn high-level moves like cutbacks, floaters, aerials, and tube rides to elevate your surf game.

Paddling & Duck Diving

Refine your paddle strength, timing, and duck diving techniques to navigate any lineup with ease.

Wave Reading & Positioning

Understand how to read the ocean, choose the best waves, and position yourself perfectly for takeoff.

Surfing Etiquette & Safety

Avoid collisions and conflict in the water by learning surf ethics, right of way, and safety priorities.

Gear Maintenance & Waxing

Keep your board and gear in top shape with waxing, storage, and simple upkeep routines.

Why Chiba?

Japan’s most consistent surf coast, packed with beach and reef breaks, just a short ride from Tokyo.

Home to Tsurigasaki Beach — host of Olympic surfing
Breaks like Taito, Onjuku, and Hebara are reliable and powerful
Strong surf culture with board factories, schools, and cafés
Great for all levels — from mellow days to powerful typhoon swells

Travel Information

Getting There

• Take train or car from Tokyo (~1.5–2.5 hours)
• Stay in coastal towns like Ichinomiya or Onjuku
• Rental boards and wetsuits are widely available

Best Time to Visit

• Typhoon season (Aug–Oct) brings big, clean swell
• Spring and autumn offer glassy conditions and moderate surf
• Winter is uncrowded with consistent east swells

Local Tips

• Bring or rent a wetsuit — water can get cold outside summer
• Respect local surf etiquette — lineups are tight-knit
• Most breaks are tide- and swell-direction sensitive

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