Shikoku, Japan

Hirano

Hirano is a boulder-strewn beachbreak near Shimanto City that picks up east-southeast swell. Waves are consistent year-round and work at all tides, typically running 2 to 3 feet, with straightforward, beginner-friendly shape. The spot can develop strong rips and undertow when swell runs larger. The beach has a free parking lot and coin-operated showers,…

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Hirano is a boulder-strewn beachbreak near Shimanto City that picks up east-southeast swell. Waves are consistent year-round and work at all tides, typically running 2 to 3 feet, with straightforward, beginner-friendly shape. The spot can develop strong rips and undertow when swell runs larger.

The beach has a free parking lot and coin-operated showers, but no nearby shops or food vendors. Access is straightforward from the Shimantogawa Bridge on the Gudo side, upstream along the river.

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32.9606°N, 132.9947°EView on OpenStreetMap ↗