Surf Chiba
Tokyo’s wave-rich backyard — fast beach breaks and consistent swell.
Taito Beach
Kujukuri Coast
East Pacific Swell
Olympic Surf Venue
30+
Surf Spots
200+
Sunny Days/Year
Year-Round
Peak Season
2–10ft
Wave Height
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