Observed arrival · 2026-10-20
Hokkaido Surf Prep: A Cold-Water Field Guide
A bilingual guide to Hokkaido surfing, covering water temperatures, cold-water gear, safety, etiquette, and how to read wave forecasts.
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- Surfers preparing to enter Hokkaido’s cold waters
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- It explicitly says it does not forecast waves or guarantee safety, and identifies itself as an independent project run by a Sapporo resident.
Field notes
The homepage organizes its material into three sections: gear and water temperature, safety and etiquette, and regional conditions and wave-reading. Listed resources include a seasonal temperature guide based on Japan Meteorological Agency normals and a winter checklist covering wetsuits, boots, gloves, and changing gear. The operator says the project is independent, has no affiliate links at present, and does not issue wave or weather forecasts.
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