Cape Toi Surf Guide

Cape Toi in Kyu Shu is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the ideal wave direction is from the northeast. The reef provides both left and right breaks. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rips and rocks.

Cape Toi Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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83°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Cape Toi:

The best conditions reported for surf at Cape Toi occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Cape Toi (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Cape Toi with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in November while 31% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 38% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
31%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
31%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
38%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Cape Toi Location Map

Interactive Cape Toi surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Cape Toi is Miyazaki Airport (KMI) in Japan, 58 km (36 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Cape Toi is Kagoshima Airport (KOJ), also in Japan, 77 km (48 miles) away.

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Cape Toi Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 18:28 Local Time
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Wave (ft)
1.5
SE
4
E
3.5
E
3.5
E
Period (s) 11 9 5 5
Wind (mph)
10
10
10
10
Wind State cross cross-
on
cross-
on
cross

Swell History at Cape Toi

Surf stats for Cape Toi, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Cape Toi

Wind stats for Cape Toi, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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