Shizuoka, Japan
Southernmost point of Izu Peninsula, W-facing into Suruga Bay. Known for strong consistent W-NW wind year-round. Winter NW monsoon (300-330°, 20-35 kn) Nov-Mar gives the strongest sessions; summer W sea breeze also reliable. Remote cape, experienced riders.
Omaesaki Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on a hill at the outermost extremity of Cape Omae south of Omaezaki Port, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Omaezaki.
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:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Omaezaki — 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.
Southernmost point of Izu Peninsula, W-facing into Suruga Bay. Known for stro... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Omaezaki 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 Omaezaki 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 Omaezaki is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Omaezaki is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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