Surf Forecasts:
Jan Juc surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 8,311 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jan Juc in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jan Juc over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break down the waves coming to Jan Juc.
Right now, it's quiet, but we'll see action starting Tuesday, September 8th. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.
Tuesday morning, the 8th, is a standout. We've got a 3ft groundswell from the southwest, with a very long 18-second period – that means proper push. Winds are light offshore out of the WSW, keeping things glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Combined swell energy is moderate at (1107). Tuesday afternoon picks up to 5ft with a 17-second period and light cross-shore winds. Still a good wave.
Wednesday, the 9th, gets big. Swell hits 8ft and pushes to 10ft in the afternoon, with strong energy (4527-6017). It's a long-period groundswell from the SSW. The wind is cross-shore and fresh. At this size, Jan Juc is for experts only. Beginners, stay on the beach. Thursday morning, the 10th, stays big at 8ft and clean – still expert territory.
Friday, the 11th, drops to 5ft, but the wind turns onshore and it gets choppy. Not your best day.
Saturday, the 12th, is another highlight. Morning has 5ft of clean, lined-up swell from the SW, with a 15-second period. Light offshore winds from the NNE. Combined swell energy is (1137) – solid moderate energy. Excellent for experienced surfers. Expect company though – crowds are 'often'.
Sunday, the 13th, fades to 3ft but stays clean with offshore winds. Fun for a smaller board.
Looking ahead, Tuesday, the 15th, sees another pulse – 8ft from the SW with clean winds. Again, that's expert-only.
Thursday, the 17th, offers a more manageable 5ft from the SW, with a 15-second period and clean offshore winds. Very good.
And finally, Tuesday, the 22nd – another promising one. 5ft from the SW, a very long 17-second period, and clean winds. A solid way to end the outlook.
So, for the best waves: Tuesday morning, the 8th, and Saturday morning, the 12th. Both are clean with proper groundswell. When the swell tops 8ft, it's only for the experienced.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1430 | 128 | 280 | 306 | 522 | 1073 | 4717 | 3102 | 5860 | 5046 | 3797 | 2786 | 1611 | 1057 | 1117 | 1671 | 1118 | 805 | 589 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:31AM0.39m | 9:39PM0.53m | 2:08PM0.38m | 10:43PM0.51m | 3:35PM0.38m | 11:56PM0.47m | 4:28PM0.39m | 1:15AM0.45m | 5:01PM0.40m | 2:36AM0.44m | 5:10PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.03m | 4:51PM0.31m | 5:55AM0.06m | 6:02PM0.32m | 7:08AM0.08m | 7:28PM0.30m | 8:19AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.26m | 9:22AM0.10m | 9:49PM0.20m | 10:17AM0.11m | 10:41PM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 20 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 316 | 128 | 68 | 181 | 346 | 1073 | 1449 | 1294 | 157 | 5046 | 3797 | 2786 | 1611 | 1057 | 1117 | 1671 | 1118 | 805 | 589 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 18 | — | — | S 20 | — | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | 69 | 96 | 522 | — | — | 131 | — | 152 | 190 | — | 38 | — | — | 77 | 19 | — | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 24 | S 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 3 | 154 | 306 | 239 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
| kJ | 1430 | 121 | 280 | — | — | — | 4717 | 3102 | 5860 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 373 | 199 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 574 | 1183 | 518 | 2 | 518 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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