Nishihama Beach is found on Hateruma, the most southerly inhabited island in all of Japan. This remote slice of tropical paradise lives up to expectations with Nishihama consistently topping out the polls on Japan's best beaches.
Given the island is sometimes referred to as "Hateruma Blue" it is little surprise the waters are a crystal clear azure in colour. Combined with powdery white sands which seem to stretch on for ever and safe swimming it is easy to see why the beach has its reputation.
As with many of Okinawa's best beaches there is a fringing coral reef so don't forget to bring your snorkel.
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Nishihama Beach Weather Info
5 Day Nishihama Beach UV Index

A UV Index reading of 3 or more means some precautions should be taken. For more information visit our guide to the UV Index.
Temperature Averages
Average Water Temp
Nishihama Beach tide times & sea state
Fri 22/02 »
Swell | Wind | ||||
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5:00 | 4ft | 8s | ![]() |
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15mph |
11:00 | 4ft | 8s | ![]() |
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15mph |
17:00 | 5ft | 7s | ![]() |
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19mph |
Tide times |
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Low 02:20am (0.45m) |
High 08:27am (5.83m) |
Low 02:43pm (0.48m) |
High 08:47pm (5.49m) |
Daylight | |
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First light | 05:50 |
Sunrise | 06:13 |
Sunset | 17:43 |
Dark | 18:06 |
Sat 23/02 »
Swell | Wind | ||||
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5:00 | 7ft | 7s | ![]() |
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24mph |
11:00 | 6ft | 7s | ![]() |
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22mph |
17:00 | 6ft | 8s | ![]() |
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20mph |
Tide times |
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Low 02:59am (0.73m) |
High 09:02am (5.56m) |
Low 03:22pm (0.85m) |
High 09:21pm (5.22m) |
Daylight | |
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First light | 05:49 |
Sunrise | 06:12 |
Sunset | 17:44 |
Dark | 18:07 |
Sun 24/02 »
Swell | Wind | ||||
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5:00 | 5ft | 8s | ![]() |
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15mph |
11:00 | 4ft | 9s | ![]() |
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17mph |
17:00 | 4ft | 12s | ![]() |
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15mph |
Tide times |
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Low 03:37am (1.11m) |
High 09:36am (5.21m) |
Low 03:59pm (1.29m) |
High 09:54pm (4.91m) |
Daylight | |
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First light | 05:48 |
Sunrise | 06:11 |
Sunset | 17:44 |
Dark | 18:07 |
Mon 25/02 »
Swell | Wind | ||||
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5:00 | 5ft | 17s | ![]() |
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13mph |
11:00 | 6ft | 16s | ![]() |
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15mph |
17:00 | 6ft | 16s | ![]() |
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17mph |
Tide times |
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Low 04:15am (1.54m) |
High 10:11am (4.85m) |
Low 04:38pm (1.73m) |
High 10:33pm (4.62m) |
Daylight | |
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First light | 05:47 |
Sunrise | 06:10 |
Sunset | 17:45 |
Dark | 18:08 |
Tue 26/02 »
Swell | Wind | ||||
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5:00 | 6ft | 14s | ![]() |
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19mph |
11:00 | 6ft | 14s | ![]() |
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16mph |
17:00 | 5ft | 13s | ![]() |
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14mph |
Tide times |
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Low 04:59am (1.95m) |
High 10:58am (4.51m) |
Low 05:27pm (2.13m) |
High 11:33pm (4.38m) |
Daylight | |
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First light | 05:47 |
Sunrise | 06:09 |
Sunset | 17:45 |
Dark | 18:08 |
Wed 27/02 »
Swell | Wind | ||||
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5:00 | 5ft | 14s | ![]() |
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12mph |
11:00 | 4ft | 14s | ![]() |
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11mph |
17:00 | 4ft | 13s | ![]() |
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10mph |
Tide times |
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Low 06:01am (2.28m) |
High 12:18pm (4.26m) |
Low 06:40pm (2.38m) |
Daylight | |
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First light | 05:46 |
Sunrise | 06:09 |
Sunset | 17:46 |
Dark | 18:09 |
Today's weather

20 °C
(68 °F)