Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 03 Jul 2025 AEST
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Japs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Japs sea temperature is
14.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Japs this week:

The surf forecast for Japs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 3rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 9th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs over the next 12 days.

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Thu
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tue
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.8
SW
2
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
4
WSW
4.5
SW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
3
W
2.5
W
3
WSW
3.5
WSW
Period(s) (?)141313131413141413131414131213131717161515141416141313121416151411121413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)145485788490398896710841033105710851250143413269345717141610410546101097612502339644587116991186733942136158726893678299434255147384241713970
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
20
NE
0
WSW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
25
NNE
40
N
30
NNW
35
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
35
WSW
25
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
15
NNW
30
N
25
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
35
NNE
20
NNE
55
SW
45
SW
20
WSW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:41AM
0.58
3:51PM
0.69
8:03AM
0.60
3:13PM
0.66
11:59AM
0.69
11:55AM
0.77
12:21PM
0.85
12:48PM
0.91
1:17PM
0.96
1:44PM
0.99
11:22PM
0.41
2:10PM
1.01
12:20AM
0.44
2:34PM
1.00
1:05AM
0.48
2:55PM
0.96
1:49AM
0.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:00PM
0.26
9:58AM
0.50
11:30PM
0.24
10:05AM
0.60
12:05AM
0.23
12:50AM
0.22
1:59AM
0.22
3:22AM
0.19
4:30AM
0.16
5:23AM
0.12
9:55PM
0.40
6:06AM
0.09
9:39PM
0.41
6:45AM
0.08
9:38PM
0.41
7:20AM
0.09
9:42PM
0.39
7:54AM
0.13
Thu
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tue
15
Sunrise--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45--7:43--7:43
Sunset5:20--5:20--5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:23--5:24--5:25--5:25--
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Rain (mm)
--------------1351--1132-----1-1292-1
Temp. °C121013131213141414161315161213101011121210121214141214151212151211101111
Feels °C (?)1078865771115111214444256425791098944890034

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

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Information about the Japs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Japs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Japs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Japs 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) 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 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Far West of Victoria? If you are looking for accommodation near Japs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far West of Victoria, consider staying in Warrnambool which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Portland which is 81 km (50 miles) away

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