KiteGlobeOkinawa / Camp Schwab
Okinawa / Camp Schwab is a kiteboarding spot near Naha Airport (Okinawa) in Japan, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NNE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, December.
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Naha Airport (Okinawa) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NNE |
| Best months | January, February, March, December |
| Coordinates | 26.5270, 128.0465 |
About Okinawa / Camp Schwab
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Okinawa / Camp Schwab?
The best time to kite Okinawa / Camp Schwab is January, February, March, December, when the NNE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Okinawa / Camp Schwab offers open ocean conditions with NNE wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Okinawa / Camp Schwab?
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.
Hazards at Okinawa / Camp Schwab
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.