Zanpa Beach
残波ビーチ · Okinawa, Japan
One of the rare spots on Okinawa's main island where surfing is possible. Adjacent to the Cape Zanpa lighthouse (31 m). A box-jellyfish protection net is installed during the season.
Best tide for each activity
The same beach changes with the tide. Pick your activity, then pick your time.
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Surfing
Low tide · Mid tide · High tideLow tide
OK
Mid tide
OK
High tide
OK
Workable at low tide, mid tide and high tide.
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Snorkeling
Mid tide · High tideLow tide
Poor
Mid tide
OK
High tide
OK
Workable at mid tide and high tide — avoid low tide.
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Swimming
Any tideLow tide
Excellent
Mid tide
Excellent
High tide
Excellent
Works at any tide.
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Beach relax
Any tideLow tide
Excellent
Mid tide
Excellent
High tide
Excellent
Works at any tide.
We don’t publish wave height or swell forecasts.
What to know
- Beach type
- Sand beach
- Best season
- April–October
- Water temperature
- 22–28°C
- Underwater visibility
- 8–15 m
- Features
- White sand Cliff nearby Lighthouse view Near surf break Jellyfish net
Hazards
- Box jellyfish season
- Rip current
- Sharp coral
Check the day's marine warnings and local flags before you enter the water. Suitability is a tide-based guide, not a safety call.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Parking
- Free
- Food
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal
- Paid entry
- No
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