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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Japs Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Japs Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Japs Cove in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 05) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 5th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs Cove over the next 12 days.
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 76 | 107 | 161 | 200 | 159 | 332 | 78 | 149 | 190 | 80 | 78 | 92 | 64 | 64 | 86 | 54 | 53 | 82 | 66 | 65 | 205 | 427 | 207 | 273 | 90 | 128 | 146 | 246 | 178 | 518 | 201 | 312 | 595 | 319 | 826 | 665 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:17PM 1.30 | 12:12AM 2.01 | 1:18AM 1.92 | 6:06PM 1.48 | 2:52AM 1.84 | 6:20PM 1.61 | 4:28AM 1.82 | 6:43PM 1.77 | 5:48AM 1.83 | 7:09PM 1.94 | 6:55AM 1.84 | 7:38PM 2.12 | 7:56AM 1.83 | 8:09PM 2.28 | 8:53AM 1.80 | 8:42PM 2.40 | 9:49AM 1.74 | 9:17PM 2.46 | 10:45AM 1.66 | 9:53PM 2.45 | 11:43AM 1.57 | 10:32PM 2.38 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:39PM 1.29 | 8:39AM 0.46 | 9:52AM 0.45 | 8:49PM 1.44 | 10:55AM 0.41 | 10:58PM 1.31 | 11:46AM 0.39 | 12:13AM 1.07 | 12:30PM 0.40 | 1:09AM 0.80 | 1:09PM 0.46 | 1:59AM 0.52 | 1:47PM 0.55 | 2:47AM 0.29 | 2:24PM 0.67 | 3:34AM 0.11 | 3:00PM 0.81 | 4:21AM 0.02 | 3:36PM 0.95 | 5:10AM 0.02 | 4:12PM 1.07 | |||||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Japs Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Japs Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Japs Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Japs Cove 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 (Japs Cove) 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 Japs Cove 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.
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