
Surf Forecasts:
Yona Bay surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 41ft (12.5m), 14s period, NNW swell with 57,939 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period with E 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yona Bay in the next 16 days are 12.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 13.5m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 41ft (12.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yona Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 491mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (extremely windy from the NNW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 17 | E 17 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 18 | N 12 | NNW 14 | N 13 | N 11 | SSW 14 | NE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 10 | W 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
674 | 984 | 1101 | 1502 | 2142 | 3404 | 5205 | 7746 | 14475 | 19407 | 20468 | 27152 | 25423 | 57939 | 4656 | 1001 | 0 | 55 | 41 | 133 | 6271 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:32AM1.91m | 10:05PM1.91m | 10:19AM1.80m | 10:38PM1.87m | 11:15AM1.66m | 11:18PM1.82m | 12:32PM1.52m | 00:08AM1.77m | 2:32PM1.45m | 1:20AM1.72m | 4:34PM1.53m | 2:55AM1.73m | 5:41PM1.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.53m | 4:16AM0.66m | 4:25PM0.69m | 5:06AM0.65m | 5:04PM0.88m | 6:08AM0.66m | 5:54PM1.06m | 7:31AM0.66m | 7:13PM1.22m | 9:07AM0.59m | 9:12PM1.29m | 10:28AM0.47m | 10:45PM1.22m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 92 | 90 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 272 | 129 | 45 | 13 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 19 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 16 | E 16 | E 17 | E 17 | E 17 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 14 | N 13 | N 11 | — | NE 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | W 15 |
674 | 984 | 1101 | 1502 | 2142 | 3404 | 5205 | 7746 | 14475 | 19407 | 20468 | 27152 | 20769 | 7338 | 4656 | 1001 | — | 55 | 11932 | 9882 | 6271 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | NNW 16 | — | — | ENE 14 | ENE 10 | ENE 13 |
5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1890 | 48 | — | — | 41 | 133 | 229 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 15 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | — | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | E 13 |
7 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1525 | — | — | — | 41 | 63 | 168 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | W 7 | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 12 | NNW 14 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
23 | 4 | 12 | 12 | — | — | 68 | — | — | 1015 | 2117 | 6559 | 25423 | 57939 | 3633 | 28265 | 71480 | 45436 | 12678 | 7006 | 6596 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 595 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 664 | 664 | 1384 | 794 | 664 | 856 | 804 | 794 | 33 | 794 | 794 | 1224 | 794 | 794 |
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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.
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