Kujukuri Beach
Also known as: Kujukurihama, Fudodo, Shirasato, Katakai
Endless sand and open Pacific horizon
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Chiba (Pacific coast), Japan spot - what to expect and when to come.
Oct to Apr; typhoon swell summer-autumn
S to NE; stronger and cleaner than the bay
Variable and very local; check morning forecast
Autumn to spring
Moderate; beach break shifts with tide
Typhoons, powerful shorebreak, rip currents, offshore wind risk
The water
Wave, chop, beach break
Beach shelving with shorebreak
About 13-26 C; cold in winter
4/3 to 5/4 in winter; shorty in summer
Skill & group fit
Intermediate-advanced
4 (advanced)
Kite and windsurf; surfers present (est)
Space for groups; wave and self-rescue skills needed
Getting there & schools
Wide beach launches at several access points such as Fudodo
Car from Tokyo about 1.5 h; limited public transit
Local surf and kite shops along the coast (Confirm.)
Beach towns, konbini, surf shops
Surf culture, Chiba coast touring, Tokyo day trip
Busy with surfers; give way and stay clear
Permits & safety
None documented; respect surf zones
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Shorebreak, rips, surfers, long swim if downed
Coast Guard 118; summer lifeguards in patches
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.