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Yonabaru surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Yonabaru surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yonabaru sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)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 (May 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yonabaru in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 17th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yonabaru over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tue 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | |
176 | 193 | 180 | 144 | 144 | 113 | 86 | 196 | 99 | 204 | 222 | 223 | 200 | 539 | 509 | 369 | 246 | 198 | 127 | 99 | 101 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:11AM1.82m | 4:50PM1.74m | 4:45AM1.90m | 5:38PM1.82m | 5:17AM1.97m | 6:22PM1.88m | 5:49AM2.02m | 7:04PM1.90m | 6:21AM2.06m | 7:45PM1.89m | 6:54AM2.06m | 8:28PM1.85m | 7:28AM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56PM0.67m | 10:36AM0.52m | 10:42PM0.70m | 11:15AM0.34m | 11:22PM0.74m | 11:53AM0.20m | 11:59PM0.78m | 12:30PM0.09m | 00:35AM0.84m | 1:07PM0.03m | 1:10AM0.90m | 1:45PM0.02m | 1:46AM0.97m | 2:25PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — |
 | 7:06 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | SE 11 | N 7 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 176 | 193 | 180 | 144 | 144 | 113 | 86 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 55 | 539 | 509 | 369 | 246 | 198 | 127 | 99 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | E 11 | S 6 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 6 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 5 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | S 16 | SE 15 | S 6 | SE 11 | — | ESE 14 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 15 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 4 | — | 5 | 9 | 1 | 5 | — | 18 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 2 | ENE 9 | E 3 | E 3 | E 9 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 84 | 3 | 5 | 196 | 99 | 204 | 222 | 223 | 200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 616 | 76 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 607 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 607 | 607 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Yonabaru is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Ginowan. If you plan a holiday in Okinawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ginowan. Ginowan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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