Kudaka Surf Guide

Kudaka in Okinawa is an exposed point break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. Offshore winds are from the northwest. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the ideal wave angle is from the northeast.There is a left breaking point here. Rarely crowded here. Hazards include coral, urchins, rips and sharks.

Kudaka Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point2very consistent
24.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Kudaka:

The best conditions reported for surf at Kudaka occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Kudaka (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Kudaka with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in December while 56% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 23% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
21%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
56%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
23%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Kudaka Location Map

Interactive Kudaka surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Kudaka is Naha Airport (OKA) in Japan, 25 km (16 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Kudaka is Kadena Ab Airport (DNA), also in Japan, 26 km (16 miles) away.

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Kudaka Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 17:44 Local Time
WedThu
6PM9PM0AM3AM
Wave (m)
1.1
ESE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
15
15
15
10
Wind State cross-
off
cross cross-
on
cross-
on

Swell History at Kudaka

Surf stats for Kudaka, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Kudaka

Wind stats for Kudaka, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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