Tadado Beach

Tadado Beach is a surf spot located in East Central Honshu, Japan, in Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The spot is also known as Tatadohama Beach. The beach has a sandy bottom and is suitable for all levels of surfers, but it is important to check your skills before paddling out, be sure that the spot and conditions fit your surfing level. The surf spot provides both left and right waves. Tadado Beach works best with low and medium tides and sometimes breaks, offering wave lengths between 50 and 150 meters. The spot can hold waves up to about 8ft and is known for good sand bars throughout the year. The surf forecast and report for Tadado Beach can change depending on wind and swell patterns, with the best conditions usually coming from a southeast swell and offshore northwest wind. The water temperature varies, reaching up to 25.4°C in August and dropping to around 15.4°C in February, so check the surf report and bring the right wetsuit for the season. The spot is often crowded, especially during summer and on weekends, so it’s important to respect the locals and follow surf etiquette when the lineup is busy. Many local surfers are experienced, and some professional surfers come from this area. Facilities at Tadado Beach include restrooms, showers, and a store during spring, summer, and fall. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer from 8 AM to 5 PM. Parking is available for a fee, but it can be hard to find a spot during peak times. The beach is accessible by bus from Izukyu-Shimoda Station. Nearby surf spots include Irita Hama, Ohama Beach, Shirahama, Kawazu, and Usami. For the latest surf map, webcam, and forecast, check local surf resources before heading out.