Surf Forecasts:
Japs Cove surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Japs Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Japs Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Japs Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey crew, Rusty checking in. Let’s talk Japs Cove. It’s a spot that needs everything to line up, and right now, conditions are looking pretty tough for the next couple of weeks. The swell direction from the SSW is good for the break, but the size and wind are mostly against us.
The best window might be this Monday, the 27th. We’ve got an 18-second groundswell at about 3ft, so that long-period push will be out there. The combined energy is moderate at 589, and with a light south breeze keeping things glassy in the a.m., there could be some clean, sneaky waves for the experts. The water temp is 72° which is much warmer than normal. Keep in mind the break is inconsistent, and you won’t be alone if there are waves. Don't expect a quick session.
After that, it goes downhill. From the 28th into the 29th, the wind swings cross-onshore and the 3ft to 3ft swell turns into slop. The energy drops day by day, and by the 30th we’re down to 2ft and messy conditions. Not worth a paddle.
Friday the 31st through the start of August, the swell stays tiny – 1ft to 3ft – but with the wind on it, it’s just junk. The energy falls below 300 and it's a no-go.
Then from the 4th of August onward, it’s a total flat spell. The swell collapses to 1.0ft to 2ft for days on end, and while a 21-second pulse shows up on the 6th, the energy is barely above 100 – way too weak. Cross-onshore winds mean it’s choppy and unrideable. That's over a week of nothing for this wave.
It's a bummer, but Japs Cove is a fickle reef. Good days are special here, but they’re not in this forecast. Keep your eyes on the charts, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 553 | 610 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 322 | 284 | 215 | 196 | 405 | 394 | 272 | 229 | 263 | 242 | 58 | 46 | 45 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:03AM1.51m | 8:35PM2.22m | 10:28AM1.54m | 9:10PM2.25m | 10:53AM1.58m | 9:43PM2.23m | 11:19AM1.62m | 10:16PM2.17m | 11:44AM1.67m | 10:50PM2.06m | 12:10PM1.72m | 11:26PM1.90m | 12:38PM1.78m | 00:07AM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:22PM1.14m | 3:55AM0.20m | 2:58PM1.09m | 4:24AM0.19m | 3:34PM1.05m | 4:52AM0.21m | 4:11PM1.01m | 5:18AM0.28m | 4:50PM0.99m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:34PM0.97m | 6:06AM0.49m | 6:25PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 553 | 610 | 414 | 528 | 510 | 417 | 318 | 322 | 284 | 215 | 187 | 405 | 394 | 272 | 229 | 263 | 242 | 39 | 32 | 25 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 29 | 19 | 43 | 41 | 21 | 27 | 169 | 163 | 139 | 200 | 196 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 58 | 35 | 27 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | S 10 | SSE 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 51 | 102 | 28 | 18 | 11 | 18 | — | 68 | 14 | 34 | 33 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 51 | 9 | 11 | 64 | 10 | 10 | 73 | 11 | 11 | 73 | 11 | 11 | 127 | 9 | 127 | 51 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
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