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Japs Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 AEST
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (Sep 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 19th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 25th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1508 | 1342 | 1355 | 7479 | 9383 | 7219 | 6805 | 5320 | 4240 | 6150 | 7859 | 8615 | 6467 | 4107 | 3041 | 2429 | 1674 | 4279 | 5973 | 4987 | 10993 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:04AM 0.34 | 12:35PM 0.82 | 12:01AM 0.44 | 12:35PM 0.81 | 12:09AM 0.56 | 12:41PM 0.80 | 12:30AM 0.68 | 12:49PM 0.78 | 12:54AM 0.77 | 12:57PM 0.76 | 1:18AM 0.85 | 1:06PM 0.74 | 1:42AM 0.90 | 1:16PM 0.72 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:34AM 0.34 | 8:07PM 0.38 | 5:16AM 0.28 | 7:13PM 0.37 | 5:58AM 0.24 | 6:55PM 0.32 | 6:31AM 0.22 | 6:53PM 0.25 | 6:59AM 0.22 | 6:59PM 0.18 | 7:25AM 0.24 | 7:10PM 0.12 | 7:50AM 0.27 | |||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thu 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:28 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for VIC - Far West
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Japs (moderate winds from the WNW at WarrnamboolAirportNdb 15 km from Japs). 2.2m 12s groundswell from the WSW with a 0.7m 10s swell from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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