
Surf Forecasts:
Yona Bay surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 5s period, WSW swell with 155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yona Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Yona Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yona Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yona Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | W 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | SE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 18 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 13 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:24AM1.88m | 10:52PM1.77m | 10:18AM1.76m | 11:38PM1.73m | 11:19AM1.62m | 00:27AM1.70m | 12:34PM1.49m | 1:19AM1.68m | 2:05PM1.42m | 2:13AM1.67m | 3:39PM1.41m | 3:07AM1.68m | 4:57PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.24m | 4:36AM0.88m | 5:00PM0.41m | 5:36AM0.87m | 5:49PM0.59m | 6:45AM0.84m | 6:44PM0.76m | 7:59AM0.79m | 7:45PM0.91m | 9:11AM0.70m | 8:52PM1.02m | 10:14AM0.60m | 9:58PM1.09m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SE 10 | WSW 6 | W 7 | SE 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | W 8 | NE 10 |
12 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 85 | 55 | 47 | 52 | 130 | 157 | 173 | 293 | 292 | 671 | 889 | 805 | 959 | 30 | 11 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | W 7 | NNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | NE 9 | W 7 |
15 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 29 | 39 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNW 8 | NE 11 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 12 | — |
13 | 7 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 6 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SW 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | SW 3 | — | SW 6 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 |
1 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 66 | 56 | 3 | — | 5 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1420 | 2165 | 3435 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 681 | 14 | 761 | 651 | 1230 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 66 | 54 | 66 | 655 | 646 | 804 | 628 |
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Information about the Yona Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Yona Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Yona Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yona Bay 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 (Yona Bay) 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 Yona Bay 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.
Yona Bay is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Okinawa. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Okinawa. Okinawa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









