Yo-Yos seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (January - April)
The northwest monsoon breathes life into Yo-Yos during this window. As the pressure gradient shifts, offshore winds from N to NNW blow across the SSW-facing beach with much greater frequency, grooming the persistent SSW and SW groundswell into clean, orderly lines. Average swell heights hover around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) with strong 12.6-13.8s periods, offering a consistently rippable, powerful wave. February is the standout month with a full 50% ideal wind frequency, making it the most reliable strike mission of the year. This is the prime season for both intermediate and advanced surfers chasing hollow, well-shaped reef peaks.
Fair Surf Season (May - June, November - December)
The shoulder months are a mixed bag as the northeast and southeast monsoons battle for control. May and June bring a step up in size - average swells reach 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) with very long periods - but the southeast trades start to crank, dropping ideal wind frequencies to 18-24%. On the flip side, November and December mark the return of the northwest monsoon, with ideal wind improving from 14% to 28% and the swell beginning to refocus on a punchy SSW/SW combo. These months reward patience: the waves are often excellent in the early morning before the wind ruins the surface, and the occasional offshore day can deliver the best waves of the season.
Low Surf Season (July - October)
The southeast monsoon is in full control from July through October, and while the swell actually reaches its yearly maximum - averaging 5-6ft (1.5-1.7m) with long, powerful 14.2-14.4s periods - the trade wind blows relentlessly from the SE/ESE, putting a heavy chop on the face. Ideal wind frequency plummets to a pathetic 4-10%, and Yo-Yos becomes a blown-out, textured mess for most of the day. The rare windows of clean surf are limited to dawn patrol calm sessions or the brief interlude when the trade wind weakens. If you're determined to surf during this period, focus on early mornings and accept that you'll be battling onshore drift more often than not.