Tampi (Boca del Río)

Tampi (Boca del Río) is an urban sand-bottom beach break on the Veracruz coast, with a wide launch area and straightforward access from the Manuel Ávila Camacho boulevard. Water is generally described as clean (though at least one provider reports fair conditions), and the spot typically produces regular left and right-hand waves. Surf is described as a regional classic feel, with punchy peaks when the swell is strong enough to work the break. For surfing, activity is tied to a significant swell: sources describe the break starting to work around roughly 2.5 m (8–10 ft) and holding up to about 2.5 m or more. The best setup is reported as high tide (often a rising high tide). Wind direction is most favorable from the north through northeast (including north-north-east / northeast and north-west variants), with winds strongly associated with the winter 'Norte' system. Kitesurfing is described as popular during winter when strong northern fronts combine wind and swell. The launch area is wide and offers space for setup, but riders must manage hazards from swimmers and navigate around moles/jetties and breakwaters. For wingfoiling, the spot is considered suitable when the swell is manageable, with better conditions away from the immediate shorebreak. Safety-wise, the biggest themes are crowding in peak months, strong gusts during 'Nortes', and water hazards such as currents/rip currents and swimmers near the beach. Additional reports include stingrays during bigger swells and localism in the lineup. Kite-specific notes also include keeping distance from designated swimming zones and the main stone breakwaters.