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Yonabaru surfForecast / Okinawa / Japan
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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
25.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Yonabaru surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 3,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Yonabaru in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 10.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 3rd Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yonabaru over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri morning, strong winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 218mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (extremely windy from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NNW 6 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SSE 16 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | ENE 10 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | |
35 | 35 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 12 | 36 | 95 | 311 | 0 | 3009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 1211 | 759 | 332 | 157 | 97 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:56PM1.83m | 5:15AM2.02m | 6:41PM1.87m | 5:50AM2.06m | 7:23PM1.89m | 6:26AM2.09m | 8:05PM1.89m | 7:02AM2.08m | 8:47PM1.87m | 7:41AM2.05m | 9:30PM1.83m | 8:22AM1.98m | 10:15PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:23AM0.28m | 11:26PM0.91m | 12:03PM0.16m | 00:05AM0.95m | 12:42PM0.08m | 00:44AM0.99m | 1:20PM0.04m | 1:22AM1.02m | 2:00PM0.06m | 2:02AM1.06m | 2:40PM0.11m | 2:45AM1.09m | 3:23PM0.21m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 4 | 162 | 33 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | — | — | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | NW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 7 |
15 | 35 | 51 | 56 | 56 | 1018 | 2202 | 4433 | 8035 | 21464 | 17171 | — | — | 1355 | 397 | 1211 | 759 | 332 | 157 | 97 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSE 9 | N 6 | NNW 6 | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | N 8 |
35 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 197 | 124 | 62 | 61 | 39 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | ENE 9 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | SSW 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 123 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SSE 16 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WNW 10 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 15 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 36 | 95 | 311 | 14827 | 3009 | 54484 | 22434 | 7734 | 2637 | 123 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 607 | 670 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 670 | 670 | 670 | 760 | 607 | 760 | 727 | 607 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
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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.











