Ooganeku Beach

Ooganeku Beach is a lagoon-style spot located on Okinawa's east-facing coast in Japan. The protected lagoon creates shallow, calm water conditions separated from the open ocean by a reef system visible in the satellite imagery. A sandy beach with white sand provides entry and landing areas, backed by agricultural land and vegetation. The lagoon setting offers protected conditions suitable for beginners and intermediate kiters learning in calmer waters. Best conditions occur with northerly winds (0°), providing side-shore orientation. The shallow depth and calm nature of the lagoon make it ideal for progression riders, though the limited fetch and moderate wind reliability (47.6%) means consistent conditions are not guaranteed. Water temperatures average 23.5°C, requiring minimal thermal protection. Kiters should be aware of the reef edges, shallow sandbars that shift, and potential vegetation. The modest average wave height of 1.57m reflects the protected lagoon environment. This spot is better suited for flat-water skill development and light-wind practice rather than wave riding.