Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan
Okinawa / Yaka 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 NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
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 / Yaka 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 NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
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 Yaka Beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
45km from spot
1475km from spot
2055km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Uruma take the 329 northeast along the coast until you get to Yaka Beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
45km from spot
1475km from spot
2055km from spot
Best Schools in Japan - Okinawa
#1: M-air
4/5 (41)
#2: Tropical Surf House

5/5 (48)
Riding Conditions in Okinawa / Yaka 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 NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Okinawa / Yaka 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 NE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan are January, February, March, November and December .
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 NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Okinawa / Yaka 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 NE and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan are January, February, March, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach with enough space.
Flat to choppy water. Very flat in a NE or S behind the river inlet. The water is about waist deep from the shore to somewhere around 800m off shore. Mostly flat and sandy bottom, great for beginners.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Okinawa / Yaka Beach, Japan is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach with enough space.
Flat to choppy water. Very flat in a NE or S behind the river inlet. The water is about waist deep from the shore to somewhere around 800m off shore. Mostly flat and sandy bottom, great for beginners.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in Japan - Okinawa
#1: M-air
4/5 (41)
#2: Tropical Surf House
