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Reef
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Level 5/10

Sunabe Seawall

Chatan, Japan
🪸Sharp reef🦔Urchins👥Crowded⚠️Shallow

Sunabe Seawall is the most hallowed ground for surfing in Okinawa, a series of reef breaks along a seawall near American Village. The area features multiple distinct peaks—Bowls, California, Hawaiians, Hotels—each breaking over rock reef with dedicated paddle channels. The consistent windswell from October through March combines with occasional typhoon groundswells to produce fun waves in tropical water. Shallow reef means you surf around high tide and wear booties, but the warm water and welcoming community make this a Waikiki-like experience.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (280°)
Direction range
240° - 320°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal period
12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
50° - 130°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

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

Water temp

26°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

7/10

Access: Near American Village. Easy access from Naha.

Getting There

Airport
OKA
Drive time
30 min

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Jul-Sep

Oct-Mar for NW swells. Summer typhoons possible.

Data Quality

verified

Verified by Stormrider, Stripes Okinawa