Cape Zanpa
Also known as: Zampa, Zanpa Point
Best time to dive
January to December; October to June; November to March; July to September
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkLikely
- Hammerhead sharkPossible
- Manta rayLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Pygmy seahorseLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
- SeahorseLikely
- Whale sharkLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Snorkel-friendly - Yes, but not at the deep wall itself - adjacent Zanpa Beach offers shore snorkeling in shallower, sheltered water; the wall/drop-off dive site is boat-access only
Safety notes
Strong/unpredictable currents; sharp rocky shoreline (boat-only for most operators); deep profiles requiring careful gas planning; swim-throughs, caverns and cave sections with silt-out/overhead-environment risk; WWII-era unexploded ordnance reported near wreck/cave areas; boat traffic near harbour entry/exit
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Naha
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.