Junkyards surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 14 May 2026 JST
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Junkyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Junkyards sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Junkyards this week:

The surf forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Junkyards in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 15th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 19th May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Junkyards over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
S
6
0.5
SE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
1
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
9
4
3
47
9
9
8
29
7
7
15
23
14
13
5
5
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:51PM1.85m
5:39AM1.95m
6:38PM1.95m
6:15AM2.03m
7:23PM2.00m
6:52AM2.09m
8:08PM1.99m
7:29AM2.11m
8:54PM1.95m
8:09AM2.08m
9:41PM1.87m
8:52AM2.01m
10:33PM1.79m
Low Tide
11:29AM0.31m
11:44PM0.63m
12:11PM0.12m
00:26AM0.66m
12:52PM-0.03m
1:06AM0.70m
1:33PM-0.11m
1:45AM0.76m
2:16PM-0.13m
2:27AM0.83m
3:01PM-0.08m
3:11AM0.90m
3:49PM0.03m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
Temp °C
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
23
24
22
23
23
22
24
24
23
26
26
24
23
23
22
21
20
20
21
21
21
21
23
21
21
22
21
23
24
25
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.1
SE
11
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
1.3
E
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.1
ESE
10
1
ESE
10
Energy kJ
115
88
86
65
47
5
84
71
7
55
29
33
6
14
13
5
262
137
29
235
200
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
11
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
SE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
10
5
4
3
1
9
5
4
3
7
7
5
23
12
23
20
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.2
N
6
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
10
9
4
2
5
1
9
8
29
3
11
15
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.7
E
4
1
E
5
1.3
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
5
1.5
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
1
3
16
46
108
206
141
85
220
118
105
157
219
185
230
215
202
185
290
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
1
601
657
657
0
2
1
657
1
1
1
10
1
1
2
16
11
16
68
12
26
Best forecast wave conditions in Okinawa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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Information about the Junkyards Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Junkyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Junkyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Junkyards 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 (Junkyards) 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 Junkyards 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.

Junkyards is 5 km (3 miles) from Misato. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Misato. Misato has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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