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“Excellent and beautiful place to get in the water, but be sure to wear flotation when you surf/snorkel/dive because you never know when a rip tide may appear.”
Lee from JAPAN - 22 Jul 2022
Maeda Point Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Maeda Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: Maeda Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Okinawa. 5: the best break in Okinawa). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Maeda Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Maeda Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Maeda Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Maeda Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Maeda Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Maeda Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Maeda Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Maeda Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Maeda Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Maeda Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“My son:
Aubrey Daniel Williams drowned at this place 10/29/2016. There are very dangerous rip currents in this area (ed.)”
Janice Christine Williams from UNITED STATES - 01 Nov 2016
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