Omaezaki
Also known as: Omaezaki Long Beach, Cape Omaezaki
Cape, lighthouse, big Pacific waves, Fuji on clear days
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Shizuoka (Pacific coast), Japan spot - what to expect and when to come.
Late autumn to spring, peak winter
Strong W and NE; onshore wave winds
Reliable strong winter winds
Winter to early spring
Moderate
Typhoon swell, mast-high waves, strong gusts, rocks
The water
Wave; ranges from flat to mast-high
Beach shelving to reef and point
About 14-25 C; cold in winter
5/4 with boots and hood in winter; shorty in summer
Skill & group fit
Advanced-expert
5 (expert)
Windsurf-dominated wave scene (est)
For experienced wavesailors; not for beginners
Getting there & schools
Beach launch; can be big and busy
Car essential; nearest cities Hamamatsu and Shizuoka
Local windsurf shops; event infrastructure during comps (Confirm.)
Town amenities, lighthouse, konbini
Cape Omaezaki lighthouse, onsen, tea country
Very busy on epic days; established locals
Permits & safety
None documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Rocks in sand, powerful waves, strong current, crowds on good days
Safety cover during competitions; not routine
Coast Guard 118
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.