Aha-Yoko
Kunigami, Japan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.2m
- Period
- 13.5s
- Wind
- 33 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Aha-Yoko hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Tokyo local
Wednesday
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12 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 7–10 for Aha-Yoko, scored for your board.
About Aha-Yoko
Aha-Yoko is a reef break over coral in Kunigami, Japan. It's at its best on swells from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- N, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Aha-Yoko surf FAQ
Is Aha-Yoko good for beginners?+
Aha-Yoko is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Aha-Yoko?+
Different days call for different boards. Aha-Yoko handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Aha-Yoko?+
Look for from the NE / ENE / E with light offshore winds from the N / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.