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Janzour surfForecast / Tripoli / Libya
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 EETForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Janzour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Janzour sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Janzour this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Janzour in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 6th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Janzour over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 40°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
N 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | |
1 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 303 | 160 | 88 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 76 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:18PM0.34m | 6:31AM0.31m | 6:53PM0.31m | 7:11AM0.28m | 7:37PM0.29m | 8:08AM0.26m | 8:40PM0.27m | 9:41AM0.25m | 10:19PM0.26m | 11:30AM0.26m | 11:55PM0.26m | 12:42PM0.29m | 1:00AM0.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.08m | 12:36PM0.09m | 1:07AM0.10m | 1:17PM0.11m | 1:58AM0.13m | 2:16PM0.14m | 3:15AM0.14m | 3:55PM0.15m | 4:56AM0.14m | 5:46PM0.14m | 6:15AM0.12m | 6:58PM0.12m | 7:10AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | 7:57 |
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Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 29 | 19 |
23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
 kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 303 | 160 | 88 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 49 | — | — | 36 | — | 76 | 33 | 17 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | N 4 | — | N 4 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 9 | — | 4 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | SSE 3 | E 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 25 | 123 | 80 | 71 | — | 40 | 30 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 38 | 83 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 10 | 6 | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1309 | 770 | 766 | 1740 | 492 | 453 | 519 | 453 | 492 | 548 | 548 | 548 | 908 | 770 | 765 | 1165 | 932 | 998 | 1740 | 1133 | 1122 |
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Information about the Janzour Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Janzour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Janzour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Janzour 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 (Janzour) 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 Janzour 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.
Janzour is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Tripoli. If you plan a holiday in Tripoli - Libya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tripoli. Tripoli has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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