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Best on summer northeast swell and west wind.
Waves are more often wind-driven than distant groundswells, and the spot can get crowded when it turns on.
Surf GuideOkinawa
Balls Bowls
Balls Bowls is an Okinawa reef break with fair consistency, best in summer when northeast swell meets west wind. It can offer both left and right reef lines, but a reefy bottom and crowd pressure keep it honest. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Balls Bowls in Okinawa.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationOkinawa, JP
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