Zanpa
Yomitan, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1m
- Period
- 7.3s
- Wind
- 34 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Zanpa hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Tokyo local
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Days 7–10 for Zanpa, scored for your board.
About Zanpa
Zanpa is a reef break over coral in Yomitan, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the N / NNE / WSW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- N, NNE, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW
- Best wind direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE
Zanpa surf FAQ
Is Zanpa good for beginners?+
Zanpa is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Zanpa?+
Different days call for different boards. Zanpa handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Zanpa?+
Zanpa tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Zanpa?+
Look for from the N / NNE / WSW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.