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Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Japs Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Japs Cove sea temperature is
22.6°C
4.0° 

Japs Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Japs Cove surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 3 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 Saturday (Oct 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs Cove in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 3rd Oct)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs Cove over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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5
N
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ENE
15
WSW
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WNW
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
SW
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15
W
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W
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SW
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SSW
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SSW
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High Tide
3:10PM1.94m
6:43AM1.54m
4:46PM1.95m
7:12AM1.67m
6:01PM1.99m
7:40AM1.80m
7:01PM2.02m
8:07AM1.93m
7:52PM2.02m
8:33AM2.04m
8:39PM1.98m
8:58AM2.13m
9:23PM1.90m
Low Tide
11:19PM0.38m
10:51AM1.31m
00:17AM0.31m
12:12PM1.14m
1:03AM0.29m
1:09PM0.93m
1:40AM0.31m
1:56PM0.73m
2:14AM0.38m
2:38PM0.56m
2:44AM0.48m
3:18PM0.42m
3:12AM0.61m
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Information about the Japs Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Japs Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Japs Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Japs Cove 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 (Japs Cove) 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 Japs Cove 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.

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