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Jan Juc Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Torquay (29 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Jan Juc surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jan Juc surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jan Juc sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jan Juc this week:
The surf forecast for Jan Juc over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jan Juc in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jan Juc over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | |
132 | 77 | 327 | 246 | 141 | 103 | 113 | 169 | 375 | 339 | 285 | 127 | 161 | 124 | 346 | 380 | 628 | 974 | 834 | 1551 | 1321 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:11AM0.55m | 9:29PM0.47m | 6:59AM0.54m | 10:04PM0.45m | 7:50AM0.51m | 10:23PM0.43m | 8:47AM0.46m | 10:50PM0.41m | 9:55AM0.42m | 11:22PM0.41m | 11:21AM0.39m | 00:03AM0.41m | 1:26PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.23m | 2:07PM-0.05m | 2:27AM0.23m | 2:55PM-0.01m | 3:15AM0.23m | 3:44PM0.04m | 4:08AM0.23m | 4:36PM0.10m | 5:09AM0.23m | 5:35PM0.16m | 6:20AM0.21m | 6:43PM0.21m | 7:33AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:37 |
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Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 17 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 132 | 63 | 327 | 246 | 141 | 103 | 113 | 169 | 375 | 339 | 285 | 127 | 161 | 124 | 346 | 380 | 628 | 974 | 834 | 1551 | 1321 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SW 17 | ESE 11 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ESE 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | E 8 | NNE 3 | E 8 | SW 11 | SSW 4 | SW 15 | SSW 23 | SW 20 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | — | SW 16 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 77 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 81 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 5 | 58 | 53 | 312 | 231 | 464 | — | 643 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 12 | S 16 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SW 13 | E 9 | SE 8 | S 17 | E 8 | — | — | SW 16 | S 26 | — | — | S 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 35 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 28 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 1 | — | — | 43 | 13 | — | — | 57 | 58 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
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Information about the Jan Juc Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jan Juc provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jan Juc can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jan Juc 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 (Jan Juc) 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 Jan Juc 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.
Jan Juc is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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