Zampa Inside (Yomitan)

Zampa Inside is a small, exposed reef break near Yomitan at the Cape Zampa area. It is known for producing rideable waves when a north swell arrives, with a right-hand preference reported by multiple sources. Water conditions and visibility are described as clear, but the reef bottom is sharp and demands careful entry and wave selection. Wind at the spot is most often described with east through east-southeast directions, and providers note that offshore orientation can improve how clean the face looks. Typical reported winds are in the 10–20 knot range. The best month is November, aligning with the spot being strongest in winter for north-swell surfing. Safety is a major factor: coral and sharp reef features are repeatedly flagged, alongside reported shark presence, and shallow water at low tide. Multiple sources emphasize that sessions are highly tide-dependent—reef breaks are generally only workable around roughly the hours before and after high tide—so planning entry/exit to the tidal window is critical. For surfing performance, the break is characterized as peeling reef waves with short rides (often under about 50 meters). It tends to hold some size on larger swells, but it can become heavy and close out, so it’s not a place where bigger, less-controlled conditions are advisable.