A lesser know fact to most people visiting Niseko during winter is that Hokkaido is blessed with excellent surfing conditions. Depending on the time of year it is possible to get to some great waves in under an hours drive from Niseko. With snow still on the peaks the water temperature is cold and thick wetsuits gloves and booties are a must.
Monz and Pau 12 May 2007
, 12 May 2007
As the summer weather takes hold board shorts and light wet suits replace the heavy duty rubber.
Stu setting up a bottom turn with a fishing boat in the background, 10 August 2012
Matt working to stay in the sweet spot, 10 August 2012
Ken getting amongst it, 10 August 2012
Stu with some speed on the face, 10 August 2012
A quiet beach – ying and yang, 10 August 2012
The Pacific coast line offers so much from picturesque beaches to laid back camping spots.
Camping by the seaside, 9 July 2012
In towards the end of September the Typhoon season begins in southern Japan pushing up swell that transform usually flat spots.
15 September 2008
15 September 2008
By the time November arrives and temperatures plummet most people are waxing their skis or boards in anticipation of the first dump of legendary Niseko powder snow but for some the ocean still calls.
Sam keeping warm, 9 November 2008
Sam getting rad, 9 November 2008
Local admirers, 9 November 2008
Something for everyone in and around Niseko!
