Hebara Surf Guide

Hebara in Kanagawa and Chiba is an exposed reef/jetties break that has consistent surf The best wind direction is from the north northeast. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the best wave direction is from the southeast. There are left and right breaking reefs. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.

Hebara Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef2consistent
78°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Hebara:

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

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

novemberBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Hebara with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in November while 36% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 43% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
21%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
36%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
43%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Hebara Location Map

Interactive Hebara 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 Hebara is New Tokyo International Airport (NRT) in Japan, 65 km (40 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Hebara is Tokyo International Airport (HND), also in Japan, 67 km (42 miles) away.

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Hebara Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 12:50 Local Time
Tuesday 08
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Wave (ft)
3
ESE
3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
Period (s) 9 9 9 8
Wind (mph)
10
10
10
10
Wind State cross-
on
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on
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on
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on

Swell History at Hebara

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

Wind History at Hebara

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

Hebara Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 3 votes.
  • Overall:2.0
  • Quality on a good day:2.5
  • Consistency of Surf:4.0
  • Difficulty Level:1.0
  • Crowds:3.5
  • Accommodation:2.0
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Rick from Japan
“The map indicates the wrong place. The map indicates Onjuku. Hebara is few kilometers down to the south-west.

[Editor replies - thanks Rick. I have fixed it]”

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