Surfing in Japan in November
In November the best surfing in Japan is at Chiba – Ichinomiya & Miyazaki – Kisakihama.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21–23°C, 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 23°C
- Air: 19°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both
- For beginners: Miyazaki – Kisakihama.
When are you planning to go?
1
NovPEAK SEASON
Ichinomiya
Chiba · Japan
1.5 m waves21° water18° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NRT 43 km
2
NovGOOD
Kisakihama
Miyazaki · Japan
1.2 m waves23° water20° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ KMI 6 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Japan in November?
Chiba – Ichinomiya: 1.5 m waves; Miyazaki – Kisakihama: 1.2 m waves.
How warm is the water in Japan in November?
21–23°C: 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 23°C.
Where can beginners go surfing in November?
Good spots for beginners this month: Miyazaki – Kisakihama.
Which airport is closest?
Narita International Airport (NRT), 43 km from Chiba – Ichinomiya; Miyazaki Airport (KMI), 6 km from Miyazaki – Kisakihama.
