KiteGlobeKyushu / Momochi
Kyushu / Momochi is a kiteboarding spot near Fukuoka, Kyushu Island in Japan, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NW wind, best ridden in April, October, November.
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fukuoka, Kyushu Island |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Best months | April, October, November |
| Coordinates | 33.5945, 130.3488 |
About Kyushu / Momochi
Usually clear water. Almost perfectly flat. Small tide. Wind must be NW to NNE for this spot to work. Even then, the wind seems to lift over the city as it approaches the beach. The wind is significantly less than reported at the airport or in the city. With wind steady at 12 mph atthe airport I was getting lulls down to 5 mph at the beach.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kyushu / Momochi?
The best time to kite Kyushu / Momochi is April, October, November, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kyushu / Momochi offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Kyushu / Momochi?
From Fukuoka city center take the subway to Nishijin station. The beach in at 15 min walk distance.
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2 kite schools operate in Japan. See kite schools in Japan →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.