Surf Forecasts:
Yonabaru surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 19s period, E swell with 27,209 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yonabaru this week:
The surf forecast for Yonabaru over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yonabaru in the next 16 days are 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 10.0m 13s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yonabaru over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we're looking at a flat spell. For the first few days, the swell is tiny, barely a bump. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at Yonabaru. It's not until the morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August, that we see a pulse of energy start to build, but even then, it's just small, surfable waves with very ordinary conditions. The combined energy is a weak 98, so nothing to get excited about.
Things start to build through Monday the 3rd, with the swell pushing up to 3ft from the ESE with a period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy jumping to 408. The wind is a cross-shore, which keeps things a bit bumpy, but we're getting closer. By Tuesday the 4th, the swell is up to 5ft from the ESE, and the period is a very long 18 seconds. The energy is strong at 1652, but the wind is a cross-shore, creating a slight chop. This is where the size starts to get a bit much for a beginner.
The standout looks like the morning of Wednesday the 5th of August. The swell is 8ft from the E with that 18-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 4867. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore, which is a bit messy, but it's the biggest pulse of the week. If you're an expert, this is the one to look at, but it's a big, powerful groundswell that will be demanding.
The 6th of August sees a huge spike, but it's way too big for Yonabaru. The wind is a gale, so honestly, forget about it. After that, the swell drops off a cliff and the wind turns nasty, with severe gales and storms. There's a blank run from the 7th through the 11th, with nothing but poor conditions and small, messy waves.
We get a glimmer of hope on the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell is 6ft from the E with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is 898. The wind is a light cross-shore, which is manageable. The morning of the 13th of August is the best of the second week. The swell is 5ft from the E with a 13-second period, and the wind is a glassy cross-offshore. The energy is 623, and it's clean. This is a proper window for a decent session, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 48 | 168 | 357 | 392 | 628 | 763 | 1464 | 2089 | 3127 | 4580 | 5685 | 10085 | 19386 | 25157 | 24746 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37PM2.08m | 8:13AM2.18m | 9:06PM2.08m | 8:54AM2.11m | 9:36PM2.06m | 9:37AM2.00m | 10:07PM2.03m | 10:25AM1.86m | 10:40PM1.99m | 11:23AM1.70m | 11:19PM1.94m | 12:42PM1.57m | 00:09AM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:10PM0.25m | 2:20AM0.84m | 2:43PM0.35m | 2:57AM0.78m | 3:16PM0.48m | 3:37AM0.75m | 3:49PM0.64m | 4:21AM0.74m | 4:23PM0.82m | 5:12AM0.75m | 5:01PM1.01m | 6:16AM0.76m | 5:49PM1.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 16 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 18 | E 19 | E 19 | E 19 |
| kJ | 17 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 48 | 168 | 357 | 392 | 628 | 763 | 1464 | 2089 | 3127 | 4580 | 5685 | 10085 | 19386 | 25157 | 24746 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 31 | 22 | — | — | 532 | 2033 | 7284 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 781 | 855 | 1003 | 1368 | 1422 | 672 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 14 | 785 | 727 | 607 | 785 | 727 | 727 |
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