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Reef
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Level 5/10

Ikei Island

Uruma, Japan
🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins⚠️Shallow🚶Difficult access

Ikei Island offers Okinawa's best east-coast waves, catching E-SE swells when the popular west-side breaks are blown out by onshore winds. The island is accessible by car via bridges, but getting to the surf requires a long paddle to the point—worth it for those who make the effort. The reef break works for all levels, with beautiful coastal scenery and significantly fewer crowds than Sunabe. Tide-dependent like all Okinawa breaks, with surfing limited to higher tides.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
E (100°)
Direction range
60° - 150°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Offshore range
230° - 310°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
high
Optimal range
0.8m - 2m
Danger below
0.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Drive to Ikei Island via bridges. Long paddle out.

Getting There

Airport
OKA
Drive time
60 min

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Nov

Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

East coast works when west has onshore. Typhoon season best.

Data Quality

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Verified by Evertrail Okinawa, Stormrider