Surf Forecasts:
Dame Jouanne surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dame Jouanne this week:
The surf forecast for Dame Jouanne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dame Jouanne in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dame Jouanne over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 62 | 71 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 208 | 211 | 192 | 100 | 71 | 26 | 23 | 86 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:33AM11.01m | 11:50PM10.79m | 12:10PM10.23m | 00:29AM9.89m | 12:51PM9.40m | 1:16AM8.98m | 1:48PM8.61m | 2:31AM8.22m | 3:27PM8.13m | 4:26AM8.04m | 5:09PM8.34m | 5:48AM8.48m | 6:13PM8.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM2.74m | 6:31AM3.09m | 6:46PM3.52m | 7:05AM3.90m | 7:25PM4.29m | 7:48AM4.66m | 8:18PM4.98m | 8:52AM5.27m | 9:46PM5.40m | 10:42AM5.46m | 11:48PM5.14m | 12:23PM4.95m | 00:56AM4.39m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | — |
— | — | — | 31 | 36 | 36 | — | — | 192 | 100 | 71 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
— | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — |
42 | 62 | 71 | — | — | 21 | 208 | 211 | — | — | — | 4 | 23 | 86 | 18 | 2 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 172 | 681 | 172 | 125 | 138 | 111 | 346 | 383 | 98 | 138 | 287 | 104 | 136 | 136 | 187 | 186 | 141 | 216 | 303 | 290 | 97 |
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Information about the Dame Jouanne Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dame Jouanne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dame Jouanne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dame Jouanne 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 (Dame Jouanne) 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 Dame Jouanne 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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