Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 27 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
16.6° 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 Sunday (Dec 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 29th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 3rd Jan)8ft (2.4m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sat
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
3
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
2.1
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SSW
1.9
SW
2.4
SW
2.2
SW
Period(s) (?)141414171413121111101413131212121118161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)821521327632164913088645033418152122131910866836246665341068196427962055
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
E
25
SSE
10
ENE
5
E
25
SE
10
ENE
25
SW
30
SSW
30
S
30
S
30
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
10
NW
15
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:55AM
0.74
5:47PM
0.53
4:35AM
0.68
3:30AM
0.67
1:50AM
0.75
1:30AM
0.86
1:46AM
0.95
2:11AM
1.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:59PM
0.33
11:54AM
0.34
10:12PM
0.45
12:05PM
0.29
12:23PM
0.23
12:59PM
0.17
2:09PM
0.13
3:51PM
0.08
5:16PM
0.04
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sat
03
Sunrise-6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--8:54--8:55--8:55--8:55--8:55--8:55--8:57
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C152224242829251515131314121415151719162019
Feels °C (?)1019192026242211117776911101415131916
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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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