Sesako Island Surf Guide

Sesako Island in Okinawa is a fairly exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the optimum wave angle is from the north. Reef breaks provide lefts and rights. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Rocks are a hazard.

Sesako Island Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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23.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sesako Island:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sesako Island occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

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

februaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Sesako Island with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of February. Clean surfable waves are typically found 3% of the time in February while 45% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 52% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
3%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
45%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
52%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sesako Island Location Map

Interactive Sesako Island 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 Sesako Island is Kadena Ab Airport (DNA) in Japan, 34 km (21 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sesako Island is Naha Airport (OKA), also in Japan, 55 km (34 miles) away.

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Sesako Island Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 17:37 Local Time
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Period (s) 6 5 5 5
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Swell History at Sesako Island

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

Wind History at Sesako Island

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


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