Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan kitesurfing spot

🇯🇵Japan·Asia

Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

NNE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Japan.

Situated in Asia, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With NNE winds, peaking from January to December, Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Summer: light winds. 8-14 knots South to Northwest except prior to and after Typhoons when the wind picks up considerably. Winter: in the 12-30 knts range and are typically from the NNE which is accessible from the East side of the island.

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When to Go

Always sunny and warm during the summer (May to October). Winter months cools off to about 19-23°C.

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What to Expect

Inside reef and smooth. Outside reef, surf and choppy. Reef located 400m of the beach. Alternative location that the reef is closer to reach and faces the south for different wind direction. Located 300m away from primary location.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

NNE
Best wind direction

Summer: light winds. 8-14 knots South to Northwest except prior to and after Typhoons when the wind picks up considerably. Winter: in the 12-30 knts range and are typically from the NNE which is accessible from the East side of the island.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Inside reef and smooth. Outside reef, surf and choppy. Reef located 400m of the beach. Alternative location that the reef is closer to reach and faces the south for different wind direction. Located 300m away from primary location.

Medium beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Take route 58 from Naha airport and go North until you reach route 75 East. Take it until you get to 329 North. Follow it until you reach Camp Schwab. Escort from Airport to location is available.

Location

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Okinawa / Camp Schwab, Japan

26.5270°N, 128.0465°E

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