Yonabaru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a pretty grim outlook for the region. The first solid stretch of surfable waves is a long way off, and even then, the conditions are a mess. We’ve got a huge gap of nothing from now until the 27th of July, with nothing but tiny, poor surf that’s not worth paddling out for.

The first real pulse of energy shows up on the 27th of July, but it’s not a pretty picture. Swell climbs to 2ft, but it’s coming from the SE with a cross-onshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 116, but with the wind messing it up, it’s all a bit of a washout. That afternoon, it gets a little bigger at 3ft from the SE, but the wind swings onshore from the ENE at 12 mph, making it choppy and messy. Not a day to get excited about.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the 28th of July. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the SE, with a very long period of 15 seconds – that’s groundswell with plenty of energy (968). It’s a powerful swell, but it’s coming with a cross-onshore wind from the NE at 12 mph. The water temperature is a bit colder than usual at 81°, which is about 3° below average for the time of year. For a point break or reef, that long period could be a treat, but here at a beach break, it might just break too straight. The afternoon sees the swell hit 7ft from the SE, period 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1718 – that’s strong. But the wind is still cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s going to be a battle. This is really only for the experienced crew, and even then, the wind is a killer.

Then, on the 29th of July, it gets wild. The swell is 12ft from the SE, with a very long period of 14 seconds and a massive 5357 energy. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore from the N at 22 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms. That’s a big, lumpy, dangerous mess. By the afternoon, it’s 13ft of SE swell with the wind up to 31 mph. That’s not for paddle surfing – that’s kiteboarding territory if you’re brave enough. The 30th of July is worse, with 15ft of NW swell and a near gale cross-onshore at 34 mph, with moderate rain. The energy is 5434, but it’s completely blown out.

So, what’s the call? The 28th of July morning is the best on offer, but it’s not good. The swell is there, but the wind is ruining it. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. It’s a poor run, but it’s not unheard of for this area. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, I’d save your energy.

Rusty.

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