Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 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
15.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Japs surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 17,454 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 3 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Japs this week:

The surf forecast for Japs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 6th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
2
2
2
2
!
0
!
2
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
6
!
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1
SW
12
1
SW
16
3
W
8
5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
10
2.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
2.4
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
3
SW
15
5
SSW
18
4
SW
17
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2329
1234
508
301
471
952
5966
2031
1545
1585
1464
898
700
933
930
2534
3895
16374
10569
7620
5667
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
40
N
35
N
30
N
30
NW
30
NW
50
W
45
WNW
30
NW
45
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
15
SW
20
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:17PM0.97m
11:24PM0.48m
1:45PM0.98m
11:53PM0.50m
2:15PM0.97m
00:24AM0.52m
2:46PM0.95m
00:54AM0.52m
3:18PM0.92m
1:26AM0.51m
3:49PM0.87m
1:59AM0.49m
4:19PM0.82m
2:41AM0.47m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.44m
5:58AM0.06m
8:43PM0.45m
6:30AM0.05m
9:07PM0.45m
7:02AM0.06m
9:36PM0.46m
7:33AM0.09m
10:12PM0.46m
8:02AM0.13m
10:56PM0.45m
8:29AM0.20m
11:44PM0.44m
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
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5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5
3
2
2
3
4
3
2
4
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
10
12
13
15
14
13
13
13
14
13
13
12
12
13
13
15
15
13
15
16
15
2
4
7
9
8
5
4
4
6
4
5
5
6
8
10
11
11
10
12
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
2.2
SW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1
SW
12
1
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.9
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.3
S
8
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
3
SW
15
5
SSW
18
4
SW
17
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
2329
1234
508
301
471
676
1134
1545
563
607
442
239
933
930
2534
3883
16374
10569
7620
5667
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
20
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
W
10
0.8
SW
12
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSW
20
1.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.3
WSW
15
0.7
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
8
0.6
W
10
0.5
SSW
23
2.1
SSW
21
Energy kJ
37
154
115
167
15
38
502
101
42
334
700
107
71
311
3895
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.5
S
10
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
W
13
1
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.5
S
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
305
264
47
18
37
127
156
255
140
31
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.8
N
4
0.9
N
4
0.8
N
4
1.8
W
8
3
W
8
5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
10
1.9
S
10
3
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
2.4
SSW
9
1.4
SW
7
1.2
SW
7
1.4
WSW
6
0.8
NNW
4
Energy kJ
8
18
33
22
418
952
5966
2031
785
1585
1464
898
188
139
155
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
4
7
8
9
8
6
Distance (km)
17
301
139
81
81
120
331
331
482
477
346
346
77
108
24
24
24
81
34
34
34
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
4
3
4
7
8
9
9
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
9
9
9
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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 16 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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