Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan
Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Tokyo by train take the Tokaido Line and stop in Chigasaki station. From the Chigasaki station can can take a bus to the sea side or walk (2 km). You can also go by car. There is a car park close to the harbor directly on the kite beach. Be aware that the car park is locked with a chain after 17:00, so do not leave you car in the car park after this time.
Nearest Airports
Distance
135km from spot
510km from spot
1095km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Tokyo by train take the Tokaido Line and stop in Chigasaki station. From the Chigasaki station can can take a bus to the sea side or walk (2 km). You can also go by car. There is a car park close to the harbor directly on the kite beach. Be aware that the car park is locked with a chain after 17:00, so do not leave you car in the car park after this time.
Nearest Airports
Distance
135km from spot
510km from spot
1095km from spot
Best Schools in Japan - Main land
#1: Nice Kite
4.8/5 (26)
Riding Conditions in Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is always needed, spring and summer a shorty will be fine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .
There is Frontal wind at Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan.
Due to the topology of the bay, the wind are generally strait onshore. Due to the strait on shore wind it can be difficult the pass the waves with more than 15 knots of wind.
Wind usually blows from N and S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is always needed, spring and summer a shorty will be fine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW, W .
There is Frontal wind at Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan.
Due to the topology of the bay, the wind are generally strait onshore. Due to the strait on shore wind it can be difficult the pass the waves with more than 15 knots of wind.
Wind usually blows from N and S on the spot.
The best moments to come to Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The kite beach in Chigasaki is the section on the right hand side of the harbor when facing the ocean. The beach user are generally more further east around Kamakura. The kite beach is generally relatively empty.
There are always some surfers close to the wave breaker to please kite on the right of the surfer. With more than 15 knots of wind, the waves are medium (1-3m).
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
The kite beach in Chigasaki is the section on the right hand side of the harbor when facing the ocean. The beach user are generally more further east around Kamakura. The kite beach is generally relatively empty.
There are always some surfers close to the wave breaker to please kite on the right of the surfer. With more than 15 knots of wind, the waves are medium (1-3m).
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Wavebreakers .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Japan - Main land
#1: Nice Kite
4.8/5 (26)
Additional information
A parking is available at Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan.
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Webcams around Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan
Webcams around Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Wind stats in Japan - Main land...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 47 |
Feb | 43 |
Mar | 43 |
Apr | 35 |
May | 26 |
Jun | 18 |
Jul | 22 |
Aug | 23 |
Sep | 21 |
Oct | 21 |
Nov | 30 |
Dec | 44 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 41 kitesurf spots in Japan - Main land.
Best months: March April May August September October
Best months: March April May August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Honshu / Chigasaki, Japan











