Yonabaru Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's shaping up for Yonabaru over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch for paddle surfing. The water's sitting at about 84°, which is pretty much bang on for this time of year, so no shock there.

We start off with nothing to get excited about. Saturday the 22nd is a write-off – a tiny 0.7 ft ESE swell with a cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is weak, only 18, and it's just a mess. Sunday the 23rd is flat and poor, and Monday the 24th brings a bit more size but with onshore winds and a swell direction that’s not playing ball. The energy on Monday morning is moderate at 408, but the wind kills it. Monday afternoon sees a jump to a 4 ft swell with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is up to 765, but it's still onshore and messy. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Tuesday the 25th is the one that gets your attention, but only if you're an expert. The morning shows a massive 12 ft ESE swell with a 17-second period – that's a serious groundswell with massive energy (7597). The wind is a light cross-shore from the NNE. It's just way too big. The afternoon ramps up even more to a 13 ft swell, with moderate cross-offshore winds from the North making it look clean. The energy is an intense 8262. This is a heavy, powerful setup that will be breaking straight at this beach, so save it for the chargers. Beginners and most intermediates should stay well clear.

The day after, Wednesday the 26th, the swell drops fast. The morning is still a chunky 7 ft from the NNE with a cross-offshore wind, but a strong breeze of 25 mph makes it tricky. The energy is still strong at 2005. The afternoon drops to 3 ft, and while the wind goes pure offshore from the WNW, it's blowing a strong 25 mph, making it incredibly difficult to paddle into. You'd be getting blown off your board.

From Thursday the 27th through to the end of the forecast on September 6th, it’s almost all grim. We've got a long gap of poor conditions. There's a mix of tiny swells, onshore winds, gale-force gusts, and stormy weather. The energy levels are low, mostly under 500, and the wave comments are consistently "poor surf conditions." There's a slight bump on September 1st and 2nd, with swell heights reaching 5 ft to 8 ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore with moderate chop, and the energy, while up to 2032, doesn't overcome the wind. By September 3rd and 4th, we’re back to dangerous, blown-out conditions with massive swell (up to 20 ft) and near-gale force winds. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during that storm. After that, it fades to flatness.

So look, if you’re a seasoned charger with a big gun, Tuesday the 25th is the standout, but it’s a beast. For everyone else, this is a blank run of nearly two weeks, and I’d be looking for a different hobby until it settles.

Rusty.

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