What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Naminoue Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Naminoue Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Naminoue Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Naminoue Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Naminoue Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Okinawa, JapanAsia/Tokyo

Ocean View Index

57Fair

Next tide

23:16High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

21:33 – 08:53

Local time

07:16

Naminoue Beach is Naha's only swimming beach, tucked right in the heart of Okinawa's capital city.

Highlights

Okinawa's most accessible city beach, right beside Naha harbour.
Shrine-topped cliff above the sand gives the cove a distinctive skyline.
A convenient swim stop when combining the beach with Naha city sights.

Tip: Pair your visit with Naminoue Shrine on the bluff for the classic view.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 24, 2026 21:06

Reference time: local noon · 12:13 (Asia/Tokyo)

Estimated

Fair

Fair conditions. Sea color may appear muted.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
92.6
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
21.2
Sea State
Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
6.3
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
40.8
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 24

Thunderstorm

29°26°

10.0 m/s

7.4mm

SunOct 25

Thunderstorm

29°25°

5.3 m/s

1.4mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

27°24°

5.0 m/s

0.6mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

26°22°

5.8 m/s

1.0mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

25°22°

4.4 m/s

0.3mm

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

27°23°

3.6 m/s

1.4mm

FriOct 30

Light Rain

26°23°

3.6 m/s

8.8mm

Visibility: 12 km·Cloud: 95%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Mon: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 97.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
23:16	High	1.00 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

70Very Good60FairView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide

23:16

1.00 m

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Naminoue Beach.

13 km away

Sunset Beach

Okinawa, Japan

411 km away

Maesato Beach

Okinawa, Japan

604 km away

Heping Island Park

Keelung, Taiwan

605 km away

Waiao Beach

Yilan, Taiwan

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Naminoue Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Naminoue Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Naminoue Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Naminoue Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 26.2125°, 127.6811°
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
Region & Country: Okinawa, Japan

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS