About This Spot
Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Japan.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Due to the topology of the bay, the wind are generally strait onshore. Due to the strait on shore wind it can be difficult the pass the waves with more than 15 knots of wind.
When to Go
A wetsuit is always needed, spring and summer a shorty will be fine.
What to Expect
There are always some surfers close to the wave breaker to please kite on the right of the surfer. With more than 15 knots of wind, the waves are medium (1-3m).
Wind & Conditions
E · ESE · SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Due to the topology of the bay, the wind are generally strait onshore. Due to the strait on shore wind it can be difficult the pass the waves with more than 15 knots of wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
There are always some surfers close to the wave breaker to please kite on the right of the surfer. With more than 15 knots of wind, the waves are medium (1-3m).
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Tokyo by train take the Tokaido Line and stop in Chigasaki station. From the Chigasaki station can can take a bus to the sea side or walk (2 km). You can also go by car. There is a car park close to the harbor directly on the kite beach. Be aware that the car park is locked with a chain after 17:00, so do not leave you car in the car park after this time.
Location
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