Oarai
Oarai, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.3m
- Period
- 11.7s
- Wind
- 15 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Get an alert when Oarai 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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11 OctMonday
12 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 7–10 for Oarai, scored for your board.
About Oarai
Oarai is a beach break over sand in Oarai, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW, around mid to high 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S
- Best wind direction
- N, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Oarai surf FAQ
Is Oarai good for beginners?+
Oarai 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 Oarai?+
Different days call for different boards. Oarai 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 Oarai?+
Oarai tends to work best around mid to high 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 Oarai?+
Look for from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.