Miyakojima
Also known as: Miyako-jima, Maehama/Yonaha, Sanitu Beach, Takano Beach
Renowned white sand and vivid blue water
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Okinawa (Miyako Islands), Japan spot - what to expect and when to come.
Oct to Apr, winter monsoon
N-NE in winter, about 10-30 mph; all directions across spots
Reliable in winter; lighter in summer
Autumn to spring
Some spots (Takano) need high tide
Typhoons summer-autumn; strong cold-front gusts
The water
Calm protected flats; some reef chop
Shallow sandy flats; reef edges
About 22-29 C
Boardshorts to 3/2; shorty in winter
Skill & group fit
Beginner-intermediate
2 (easy)
Kite and wing-foil mix (est)
Good for families and groups; calm beginner water at Maehama
Getting there & schools
Beach launches (Maehama, Sanitu); car to rotate spots
Rental car; MMY flights, about 35 min from Naha, direct from Tokyo
M-air kiteboard shop (Yonaha); local kite and wing rental
Resorts (Tokyu), beach amenities at Maehama
Beaches, diving, bridges to Irabu and Kurima, resorts
Low crowds, friendly
Permits & safety
None documented
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Coral, bridges, boat and fishing traffic, offshore risk at some spots
Coast Guard 118; limited on-site
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.