Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan
Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Uruma take the 329 northeast along the coast until you get to Igei.
Nearest Airports
Distance
45km from spot
1470km from spot
2050km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Uruma take the 329 northeast along the coast until you get to Igei.
Nearest Airports
Distance
45km from spot
1470km from spot
2050km from spot
Best Schools in Japan - Okinawa
#1: M-air
4/5 (41)
#2: Tropical Surf House

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Riding Conditions in Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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 and June and it rains a lot. Typhoon season starts in August through 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. 3mm shorty fine for spring and autumn.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan.
Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so huge kites are a necessity. Better go diving in summer. Winter rocks, northerly wind regularly blows and can reach 30 knots.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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 and June and it rains a lot. Typhoon season starts in August through 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. 3mm shorty fine for spring and autumn.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan.
Summer wind is usually light, fickle and southerly. Not much more than a sea breeze so huge kites are a necessity. Better go diving in summer. Winter rocks, northerly wind regularly blows and can reach 30 knots.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach. Further east many rocks on the beach with almost no space. Trees along the beach.
Flat to choppy water. To the east many rocks close to shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Okinawa / Igei Beach, Japan is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small sandy beach. Further east many rocks on the beach with almost no space. Trees along the beach.
Flat to choppy water. To the east many rocks close to shore.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Japan - Okinawa
#1: M-air
4/5 (41)
#2: Tropical Surf House
