Tatado Beach
Shimoda, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 11.7s
- Wind
- 26 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Tatado Beach 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
7 OctThursday
8 OctFriday
9 OctSaturday
10 OctSunday
11 OctMonday
12 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 7–10 for Tatado Beach, scored for your board.
About Tatado Beach
Tatado Beach is a beach break over sand in Shimoda, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW, 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NW, NNW
Tatado Beach surf FAQ
Is Tatado Beach good for beginners?+
Tatado Beach 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 Tatado Beach?+
Different days call for different boards. Tatado Beach 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 Tatado Beach?+
Tatado Beach 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 Tatado Beach?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.