Is May a good time for surfing at Inamuragasaki?

May is a good month for surfing at Inamuragasaki (best: August–October). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.

Plan your trip to InamuragasakiEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
  • Air: 22°C by day, 15°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Questions

Is May a good time for surfing at Inamuragasaki?

May is a good month for surfing at Inamuragasaki (best: August–October). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.

How warm is the water at Inamuragasaki in May?

About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Inamuragasaki in May?

About 1 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Inamuragasaki in May?

Around 22°C by day and 15°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both.

Where else can I go surfing in May?

Within 1,500 km: Chiba – Ichinomiya (1.5 m waves), Shikoku – Ikumi (1.4 m waves), Miyazaki – Kisakihama (1.3 m waves), Kamakura – Yuigahama (1 m waves) & Yangyang – Jukdo Beach (1 m waves).

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