Kanehama
Nishinoomote, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.3m
- Period
- 12.6s
- Wind
- 30 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Kanehama hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Tokyo local
Wednesday
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12 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 7–10 for Kanehama, scored for your board.
About Kanehama
Kanehama is a beach break over sand in Nishinoomote, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW
Kanehama surf FAQ
Is Kanehama good for beginners?+
Kanehama is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Kanehama?+
Different days call for different boards. Kanehama 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 are the best conditions for Kanehama?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE 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.