Yonabaru surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 JST
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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
21.1° 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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yonabaru in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 17th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yonabaru over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)131616161414141413131315141413131315141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6839919798266024944003042292292362752031891281268542665755
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
10
NE
5
ENE
0
SSW
10
SE
15
S
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
NE
10
ESE
15
SW
5
SW
5
S
10
S
5
S
15
S
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:24PM
1.78
6:19AM
1.77
6:07PM
1.88
6:45AM
1.83
6:47PM
1.94
7:10AM
1.88
7:25PM
1.95
7:36AM
1.91
8:03PM
1.91
8:02AM
1.91
8:41PM
1.82
8:29AM
1.89
9:22PM
1.70
8:58AM
1.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:55PM
0.15
12:09PM
0.51
12:29AM
0.15
12:42PM
0.35
1:01AM
0.19
1:15PM
0.23
1:32AM
0.26
1:48PM
0.15
2:02AM
0.37
2:22PM
0.12
2:31AM
0.51
2:59PM
0.13
3:01AM
0.66
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:30
Sunset6:37--6:37--6:37--6:38--6:38--6:39--6:39--
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191718191820202021201920212021222022222123
Feels °C (?)181518191717171918191920192021212020202123
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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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