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Windsurfing in Japan
2 windsurfing spots in Japan. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Japan: July–September. Then about 10 windy days a month and water around 27°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Kamakura – Yuigahama & Zushi.
- For beginners: Zushi.
Regions
Kamakura – YuigahamaKanagawa, Japan · best May–SeptemberIntermediate and up · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ HND 35 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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ZushiKanagawa, Japan · best April–OctoberBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ HND 35 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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Best time to go →Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Japan
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 9 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 10°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 11°C |
| MarchMar | 10 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 14°C |
| AprilApr | 11 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MayMay | 10 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 22°C |
| JuneJun | 7 | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| JulyJul | 10 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| AugustAug | 9 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| OctoberOct | 9 | 24°C | shorty | 22°C |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 17°C |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 13°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Japan?
Best time for windsurfing in Japan: July–September. Then about 10 windy days a month and water around 27°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Japan?
It depends on the month: about 28°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 16°C in February (4/3 wetsuit).
Is Japan good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Zushi.
Which airport is closest?
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 35 km from Kamakura – Yuigahama.
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