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Janzour surfForecast / Tripoli / Libya
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 13 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
18.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Janzour this week:
The surf forecast for Janzour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Janzour in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 6 | E 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | |
6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 70 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 60 | 95 | 142 | 140 | 247 | 124 | 76 | 80 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:15PM0.36m | 2:31AM0.33m | 2:55PM0.39m | 3:11AM0.35m | 3:34PM0.41m | 3:49AM0.36m | 4:14PM0.42m | 4:28AM0.37m | 4:54PM0.41m | 5:08AM0.36m | 5:35PM0.39m | 5:50AM0.35m | 6:19PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.06m | 8:34AM0.04m | 9:12PM0.03m | 9:14AM0.02m | 9:50PM0.02m | 9:53AM0.00m | 10:29PM0.02m | 10:33AM0.00m | 11:08PM0.02m | 11:15AM0.01m | 11:49PM0.04m | 11:59AM0.03m | 00:33AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
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Temp °C | 29 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
24 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | WNW 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | E 6 | — | NNE 6 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 |
 kJ | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 70 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 60 | — | 142 | — | 247 | 124 | 76 | 80 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 5 | N 6 | — | — | E 3 | N 8 | — | N 6 | — | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 6 | — | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | E 5 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | N 4 | — | — | NE 3 | E 4 | SSW 2 | — | E 5 | — | NE 5 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | — | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | 49 | — | 95 | — | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 900 | 1027 | 932 | 574 | 1357 | 576 | 584 | 1047 | 1013 | 0 | 1150 | 584 | 584 | 958 | 492 | 574 | 1741 | 932 | 958 | 1562 | 1432 |
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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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