Yonabaru Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.20° N 127.76° E

Yonabaru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yonabaru sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.2° 

Yonabaru surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Yonabaru surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SE swell with 12,477 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yonabaru this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Yonabaru in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 9.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 9th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening in the water around Yonabaru. I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at this forecast for a while. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough run.

We’re coming out of the gate on Thursday, July 9th, with a big, messy SE swell pushing 13ft to 15ft. That’s a lot of water, but it’s got an onshore wind howling at 19 to 22 mph, so the surface is going to be a total mess. The water temp is sitting right on 84°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a steamer. Still, the combined energy is massive – 7903 on Thursday morning, jumping to 12477 in the afternoon – but it’s all for nothing with that wind. This is for experts only, and even then, it’s a battle.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Friday, July 10th, right through until the morning of Friday, July 17th, there’s pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. You’ve got storm risks, near gale-force winds, and the swell is either non-existent or tiny – like 0.7ft to 2ft with short period. The energy values are well under 100 for most of that stretch, which is weak. Honestly, it’s a blank week. The only glimmer is a slight improvement in wind on the 14th, 15th, and 16th, with a light cross-shore breeze, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s the kind of run that’s more normal for this area when the tropics get messy.

Finally, on the morning of Saturday, July 18th, we see a pulse. Swell jumps to 6ft from the ESE, with a short period of 7 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore, which is a plus, but the energy is only moderate (270). The forecast calls it “marginal” – it’s a bit lumpy and the tide could be a factor. This is beginner territory, but that short period means the waves will be a bit fat and crumbly, not offering much push. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen.

The following few days, from the 19th to the 23rd, are a similar story. Swell sizes hover around 4ft to 7ft, mostly from the ESE or E, but the wind keeps swinging onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy. The energy climbs into the mid hundreds, and on the 20th and 21st we hit 677 and 814, which is moderate to strong. But the conditions never quite clean up. The surf is there, but it’s a chore.

The real standout, if you can call it that, comes on Friday, July 24th. The morning shows a tiny 3ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the SW. That’s clean. The energy is low (89), but the forecast actually says “clean” conditions – the first time that’s happened. Then in the afternoon, it goes glassy. A 2ft north swell, no wind, glassy surface. That’s the window. It’s small, sure, but it will be the most fun you’ll have all forecast. The crowd factor at Yonabaru is only “sometimes,” so you might even have it to yourself.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The middle of the run is marginal but surfable for the keen. The one true standout is the afternoon of Friday, July 24th – glassy, clean, tiny little waves. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s the best hope we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, gales from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:58PM1.56m
2:15AM1.88m
4:24PM1.63m
3:14AM1.92m
5:28PM1.73m
4:10AM1.98m
6:17PM1.83m
5:00AM2.05m
6:58PM1.91m
5:47AM2.11m
7:33PM1.97m
6:31AM2.15m
8:07PM2.01m
Low Tide
8:03PM1.18m
9:32AM0.61m
9:20PM1.24m
10:31AM0.47m
10:28PM1.25m
11:21AM0.34m
11:23PM1.23m
12:06PM0.24m
00:10AM1.17m
12:47PM0.17m
00:52AM1.11m
1:25PM0.15m
1:32AM1.04m
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Information about the Yonabaru Surf forecast

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