
Surf Forecasts:
Yona Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, W swell with 224 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yona Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 9.0m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yona Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the ESE on Fri night, moderate winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | W 11 | W 12 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 98 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 41 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:24PM1.54m | 3:22AM1.78m | 5:35PM1.65m | 4:25AM1.86m | 6:28PM1.76m | 5:22AM1.95m | 7:12PM1.85m | 6:13AM2.03m | 7:51PM1.91m | 7:01AM2.09m | 8:27PM1.94m | 7:47AM2.10m | 9:02PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29AM0.55m | 9:28PM1.13m | 10:37AM0.40m | 10:43PM1.14m | 11:34AM0.25m | 11:43PM1.09m | 12:24PM0.13m | 00:33AM1.02m | 1:09PM0.06m | 1:18AM0.94m | 1:51PM0.05m | 2:01AM0.86m | 2:31PM0.09m | 2:43AM0.79m | |||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | W 11 | S 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
23116 | — | — | — | — | 1866 | 1270 | 534 | 151 | 627 | 39 | 13 | 191 | 157 | 26 | 71 | 72 | 70 | 85 | 86 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | WSW 11 | W 12 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 79 | 98 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 42 | 41 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 14 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 12 | SW 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 8 | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — |
— | 31178 | 43303 | 44544 | 24010 | 8031 | 2897 | 1782 | 914 | 910 | 440 | 311 | 298 | — | 122 | — | — | 76 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 690 | 925 | 690 | 690 | 937 | 595 | 674 | 674 | 628 | 0 | 54 | 605 | 14 | 66 | 14 | 14 | 674 | 14 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
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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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