Miura Kaigan and Shonan
Also known as: Miura Peninsula, Zushi, Hayama, Tsukui, Enoshima, Shonan coast
Mt Fuji views, Enoshima, urban-coast blend
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Kanagawa (Sagami Bay), Japan spot - what to expect and when to come.
Oct to Apr strongest; typhoon swells summer-autumn
NE and SW; variable with thermals
Moderate; forecast-dependent, check morning
Autumn to spring
Low to moderate
Typhoons, big swell, cold winter fronts, gusty flow
The water
Chop to small wave; flatter inside bays and river mouths
Shallow to deep beach shelving
About 12-26 C; cold in winter
4/3 to 5/4 with boots in winter; shorty in summer
Skill & group fit
Intermediate; strong windsurf scene
3 (moderate)
Windsurf-heavy, growing kite and wing (est)
Great access and many schools; can be crowded
Getting there & schools
Beach launches; kiters launch mid-beach at Miura Kaigan
JR train from Tokyo about 1 h to Zushi; road access
Zushi Windsurfing School, Marine Blue WS and SUP; many Shonan schools
Full - trains, shops, cafes, resorts
Kamakura temples, Enoshima, easy Tokyo day trips
Crowded on weekends; etiquette matters
Permits & safety
Summer swim bans Jul-Aug at some beaches; follow local rules
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Mooring ropes, crowds, surfers, boat traffic, urban beaches
Coast Guard 118; lifeguards in summer
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.