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Momochi Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Japan · Fukuoka
Overview
Momochi Beach is the main kitesurfing spot in Fukuoka, located in Seaside Momochi Park on the north coast of Kyushu. Accessible by subway from central Fukuoka (Nishijin station, then 15 minutes walk), this urban spot offers a unique setting with views of Fukuoka Tower and PayPay Dome.
The spot works primarily with northwest to north-northeast winds, typical of the winter season on the Sea of Japan coast. The water is usually clear and nearly flat with small tides. However, wind can be fickle as it must pass over the city before reaching the beach, which can reduce its strength compared to forecasts.
The beach offers fine, soft sand with plenty of space for launching. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are only permitted in the designated area. The spot is suited for intermediate riders and works best during sustained wind days. The surrounding urban infrastructure provides all necessary services.
Spot forecast for Momochi Beach
Sunrise 06:27 · Sunset 17:39
Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo
Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.2 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.4 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.5 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m
Momochi Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
218h
in December · 21.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to March, peaking in December: 19 rideable days a month and 218 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is July, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is June, with 281 mm.
Monthly averages: Momochi Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 198 h | 9 °C | 59 mm |
| February | 19.5 | 179 h | 9 °C | 96 mm |
| March | 17.0 | 164 h | 13 °C | 128 mm |
| April | 13.0 | 102 h | 18 °C | 99 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 147 h | 21 °C | 185 mm |
| June | 8.0 | 51 h | 25 °C | 281 mm |
| July | 7.5 | 39 h | 30 °C | 133 mm |
| August | 12.0 | 81 h | 31 °C | 173 mm |
| September | 11.5 | 71 h | 29 °C | 43 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 106 h | 24 °C | 87 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 151 h | 17 °C | 171 mm |
| December | 21.5 | 218 h | 12 °C | 43 mm |
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Technical details of Momochi Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
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