About This Spot
Okinawa / Nashiro Beach, Japan is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Japan.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from January to December, Okinawa / Nashiro Beach, Japan delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
For Southwest to NNW winds. Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so big gear is a necessity. Better go diving in summer (around 10 knots). Winter rocks, northerly wind regularly blows and can reach 30 knots. Wind feels more consistent too. This is definitely the best time, starts off around mid October and carries on through March usually, normally NW. Northerly winds tends to be gusty.
When to Go
Hot, sunny and humid in summer, max 34°C, min 30°C. Winter excellent, usually dry and minimum daytime temperature is about 17°C, though it can get down to 14°C on some occasions, but only lasts a short time. Rainy season is May, June and it rains a lot. Typhoon season starts in August through to October, and sometimes gives great conditions! Summer temp is about 28°C, rash guard and shorts is fine. Winter down to about 16°C in January, feels chilly then and full wetsuit is recommended. 3 mm shorty fine for spring and autumn.
What to Expect
Usually clear water and the island is ringed by a lagoon in general, so it looks turquoise. No tidal restrains. Coral reefs. The lagoon dries out on a spring tide low tide.
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
For Southwest to NNW winds. Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so big gear is a necessity. Better go diving in summer (around 10 knots). Winter rocks, northerly wind regularly blows and can reach 30 knots. Wind feels more consistent too. This is definitely the best time, starts off around mid October and carries on through March usually, normally NW. Northerly winds tends to be gusty.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Usually clear water and the island is ringed by a lagoon in general, so it looks turquoise. No tidal restrains. Coral reefs. The lagoon dries out on a spring tide low tide.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
You will need to hire a car from the airport. From Naha Airport head south on Route 331 toward Itoman. Follow 331 until you see a sign for Cape Kyan. Take another right at the Nashiro Beach sign, and keep following the signs until you reach Nashiro Beach.
Location
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