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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zampa (The Rock) this week:
The surf forecast for Zampa (The Rock) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zampa (The Rock) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 2nd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zampa (The Rock) over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 15 | 9 | 10 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 25 | 58 | 89 | 101 | 18 | 115 | 444 | 412 | 482 | 206 | 241 | 190 | 177 | 251 | 432 | 343 | 277 | 234 | 0 | 86 | 0 | 71 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:21PM 1.83 | 7:52AM 1.94 | 8:57PM 1.79 | 8:21AM 1.93 | 9:39PM 1.72 | 8:53AM 1.89 | 10:28PM 1.63 | 9:32AM 1.80 | 11:31PM 1.53 | 10:21AM 1.68 | 12:57AM 1.47 | 11:38AM 1.54 | 2:33AM 1.50 | 1:38PM 1.48 | 3:41AM 1.60 | 3:26PM 1.57 | 4:29AM 1.71 | 4:38PM 1.72 | 5:07AM 1.82 | 5:34PM 1.87 | 5:42AM 1.92 | 6:22PM 1.97 | 6:15AM 2.00 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:02AM 0.65 | 2:29PM 0.05 | 2:31AM 0.74 | 3:05PM 0.06 | 3:05AM 0.84 | 3:46PM 0.12 | 3:45AM 0.95 | 4:37PM 0.22 | 4:39AM 1.06 | 5:44PM 0.35 | 6:09AM 1.12 | 7:10PM 0.46 | 8:10AM 1.06 | 8:43PM 0.49 | 9:38AM 0.87 | 9:57PM 0.48 | 10:36AM 0.63 | 10:54PM 0.46 | 11:22AM 0.40 | 11:40PM 0.46 | 12:03PM 0.19 | 12:21AM 0.49 | ||||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 |
| Sunset | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 6 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zampa (The Rock) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zampa (The Rock) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zampa (The Rock) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zampa (The Rock) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Zampa (The Rock)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Zampa (The Rock) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Zampa (The Rock) is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Ishikawa. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ishikawa. Ishikawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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