Umigame Koen Mae
Kiho, 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
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Days 7–10 for Umigame Koen Mae, scored for your board.
About Umigame Koen Mae
Umigame Koen Mae is a reef break over rock in Kiho, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the ESE / SE / SSE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
Umigame Koen Mae surf FAQ
Is Umigame Koen Mae good for beginners?+
Umigame Koen Mae 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 Umigame Koen Mae?+
Different days call for different boards. Umigame Koen Mae 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 Umigame Koen Mae?+
Umigame Koen Mae 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 Umigame Koen Mae?+
Look for from the ESE / SE / SSE 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.