Yonabaru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

First up, it’s a flat spell for the next week and a half at Yonabaru. From Wednesday the 22nd through the end of July, there’s basically nothing. Swell heights are tiny at 0.3 to 0.4 feet, with a short period around 9 to 10 seconds, and the combined wave energy is weak (between 14 and 54). Winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. Water temp is 83°F, which is about normal for this time of year. A solid ten-day stretch of no surf.

Things finally perk up on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning shows a small bump of 0.5 feet from the east, but the real change comes that afternoon. Swell jumps to 0.7 feet out of the east-southeast, with a long period of 16 seconds – that’s real groundswell. The wind goes cross-offshore from the southwest, cleaning it up. Wave energy is moderate (305). It’s small, but it’s a start after a long dry run.

The real standout is Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August. Sunday morning is glassy with a light westerly breeze. Swell is 1 feet from the east, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell with some punch. The combined energy is strong (696). This is set to be clean and rideable. By Sunday afternoon, the swell pushes to 1 feet, and energy hits 920. This is the best bet for the weekend. Monday morning sees the swell at 2 feet, still from the east with a 17-second period, and cross-offshore winds from the north-northwest. Energy is very strong (1298). Monday afternoon is the peak: 2 feet, 18-second period, and clean offshore winds. This is excellent for experienced surfers, with energy at 1611. Keep in mind, the long period means longer waits between sets, but the waves will be powerful.

Tuesday the 4th of August gets rough. The morning shows a solid 3 feet from the east-southeast, but the wind is cross-shore with thunderstorms. Energy is massive (7029), but it’s messy and heavy – only for experts. The afternoon drops to 2 feet, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it choppy. After that, the swell fades through the week with onshore winds, and by Thursday the 6th, it’s back to poor conditions.

So, the real call is Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd. Hit the Sunday morning glass for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves, or Monday afternoon for the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful swell of the run. Yonabaru is a beginner spot, so when it hits 2 to 2 feet, it’s pushing into more challenging territory. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so expect company.

Rusty out.

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