Motel Shita
Nachikatsuura, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 11.8s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
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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 Motel Shita, scored for your board.
About Motel Shita
Motel Shita is a reef break over rock in Nachikatsuura, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE, S
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
Motel Shita surf FAQ
Is Motel Shita good for beginners?+
Motel Shita is a reef 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 Motel Shita?+
Different days call for different boards. Motel Shita 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 Motel Shita?+
Look for from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.