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Kaifu Rivermouth

Kaiyo, Japan · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
6
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Good
Waist high · Bumpy · NNW
Wave
0.9m
Period
12.1s
Wind
14 km/h Cross
Tide
High

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5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Tokyo local

Wednesday

7 Oct
21:00
1.2m
13.3s
24 km/h
Cross

Thursday

8 Oct
06:00
0.8m
11.9s
14 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.7m
11.7s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.7m
11.3s
14 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.7m
11.1s
16 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.7m
10.9s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.8m
10.3s
8 km/h
Cross

Friday

9 Oct
06:00
1.2m
9.4s
12 km/h
Cross
09:00
1.2m
9.1s
12 km/h
Cross
12:00
1.2m
8.8s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.2m
8.7s
7 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.2m
8.5s
11 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.2m
8.3s
13 km/h
Onshore

Saturday

10 Oct
06:00
1.1m
8s
9 km/h
Onshore
09:00
1.1m
7.9s
8 km/h
Onshore
12:00
1.1m
7.8s
10 km/h
Onshore
15:00
1.1m
7.7s
11 km/h
Onshore
18:00
1.1m
7.7s
3 km/h
Onshore
21:00
1.1m
7.7s
3 km/h
Offshore

Sunday

11 Oct
06:00
1.1m
12.7s
8 km/h
Offshore
09:00
1.1m
12.5s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
1m
12.4s
8 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.9m
12.1s
10 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.9m
11.8s
4 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.8m
11.6s
5 km/h
Offshore

Monday

12 Oct
06:00
0.7m
11.1s
8 km/h
Cross
08:00
0.7m
11s
6 km/h
Cross

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Days 7–10 for Kaifu Rivermouth, scored for your board.

About Kaifu Rivermouth

Kaifu Rivermouth is a river_mouth break over rock in Kaiyo, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
River_mouth
Bottom
Rock
Best tide
low,mid
Best swell direction
ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
Best wind direction
WSW, W, WNW, NW

Kaifu Rivermouth surf FAQ

Is Kaifu Rivermouth good for beginners?+

Kaifu Rivermouth is a river_mouth break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Kaifu Rivermouth?+

Different days call for different boards. Kaifu Rivermouth handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Kaifu Rivermouth?+

Kaifu Rivermouth tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Kaifu Rivermouth?+

Look for from the ENE / E / ESE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.