Okinawa, Japan
East-facing beach near Camp Foster, central Okinawa. NE trade wind (30-60°, 15-22 kn) year-round, strongest Dec-Mar (NE monsoon). Flat water inside fringing reef; 330+ sunny days per year. Okinawa's main kite hub.
Chatan is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2016 the town had an estimated population of 28,578 and the density of 2,100 per km2. The total area of Chatan is 13.62 square kilometres (5.26 mi2). 53.5% of the land area of the town is covered by United States military bases.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Chatan · Araha Beach.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
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Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Chatan · Araha Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
East-facing beach near Camp Foster, central Okinawa. NE trade wind (30-60°, 1... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Chatan · Araha Beach delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Chatan · Araha Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Chatan · Araha Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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