Japs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 9 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Japs sea temperature is
15.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Japs surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 8,253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with WSW 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 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 10th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 13th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, light winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
!
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4
!
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4
3
3
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
15
3
WSW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
17
3.5
WSW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2102
3203
3243
6924
7301
5305
3773
2842
2168
5016
5991
5973
5400
3104
2407
1764
1158
947
631
452
612
Wind (km/h)
40
N
35
NW
20
W
10
NW
10
N
5
NE
20
NNE
25
N
35
N
40
NNW
20
W
20
W
15
NW
15
N
10
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:07PM0.59m
11:44AM0.65m
11:43AM0.77m
12:08PM0.89m
12:39PM0.98m
1:11PM1.03m
1:43PM1.04m
Low Tide
1:03AM0.40m
1:22AM0.36m
1:42AM0.29m
2:16AM0.21m
3:03AM0.13m
3:56AM0.05m
4:49AM-0.02m
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:45
7:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:15
 mm
1
2
2
5
4
Temp °C
17
14
14
14
14
16
15
16
17
19
14
14
14
13
14
15
17
18
16
16
18
Feels °C
9
10
10
12
12
15
11
10
11
11
11
9
10
9
11
11
13
15
11
11
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
15
3
WSW
14
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
17
3.5
WSW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
12
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
2102
3203
3243
6924
7301
5305
3773
2842
2168
5016
5991
5973
5400
3104
2407
1764
1158
947
631
452
612
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
1.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
1.2
SW
19
1
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
SW
14
1.1
W
10
Energy kJ
196
1269
121
1088
355
371
266
305
231
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
S
11
0.8
WSW
11
Energy kJ
13
30
171
114
149
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
2.5
WNW
11
1.9
W
11
0.5
N
4
0.9
N
4
1.2
NNW
5
0.4
N
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.8
N
4
Energy kJ
18
1576
819
6
27
66
3
2
3
6
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
6
6
5
5
5
3
3
7
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
274
388
24
24
24
24
17
34
120
301
77
108
34
17
17
0
2
2
34
34
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
3
9
8
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
8
4
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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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