Hayama Surf Guide

Hayama in Kanagawa and Chiba is a quite exposed beach break that only works once in a while Offshore winds blow from the north northeast. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the best wave direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks.

Hayama Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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19.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Hayama:

The best conditions reported for surf at Hayama occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

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

marchBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Hayama with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 1% of the time in March while 12% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 87% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
1%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
12%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
87%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Hayama Location Map

Interactive Hayama 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 Hayama is Tokyo International Airport (HND) in Japan, 38 km (24 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Hayama is Oshima Airport (OIM), also in Japan, 55 km (34 miles) away.

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Hayama Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 22:56 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period (s) 6 6 6 6
Wind (km/h)
15
10
0
10
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Swell History at Hayama

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

Wind History at Hayama

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


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