Okinawa

沖縄

Tropical waters and reef breaks

The island chain right at the bottom of Japan, these islands can deliver the goods for the surfer looking to find a bit of the indo experience in Japan.

Needing the right swell direction to work, it is a fickle place, but when it does get the right swell, indo class waves can be found. Mostly sharp coral reef breaks – when it’s on – definately not for novices. With a tropical climate, surfers enjoy warm water most of the year with great views of the F-16’s flying overhead from the U.S military base located on Okinawa. The main island of Naha is a good place to start, but a trip out to one of the many islands in the area is definately a worthwhile experience.

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Okinawa Featured Breaks

Just a few of the many great surf spots in Okinawa.

Hedo Point
辺戸岬

Point

Northernmost point on Okinawa. Shallow reef, fast barrels. Best to surf on a high tide.

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Sunabe Seawall
砂辺シーウォール

Reef

Sunabe is a popular surfing area with a few different reefbreaks on offer.

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Maeda
真栄田岬

Reef

Left and right breaks. Bring your absailing gear, as you'll have to walk down the cliffs to access this secluded spot.

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Aha Point
安波

Beach / Rock

Right hand break Aha Port works best on a windswells at low tide, but gets very crowded often. Offshore winds are from the southwest.

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Okinawa Surf Shops

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