Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 06 Jan 2026 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
16.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period. 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Tue 6th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 7th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 10th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
2
3
1
0
1
4
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.2
SW
2.1
SW
3.5
WSW
5
SW
4
SW
3
SW
2.3
SW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)111111121216151514131312913121111111099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56455375610131088108229422863190216681594133721338735450018671235573327258203
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
20
SSE
10
NE
15
W
10
SSW
15
NNE
20
S
25
SSE
20
ESE
0
W
30
SW
25
WNW
45
W
45
W
25
SSW
20
S
25
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
off
crossoncross-
off
ononcross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossonononcross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
0.54
3:37AM
0.96
2:13PM
0.59
3:53AM
0.91
3:11PM
0.62
4:07AM
0.86
4:04PM
0.63
4:19AM
0.82
4:58PM
0.63
4:26AM
0.78
5:57PM
0.61
4:25AM
0.74
7:21PM
0.60
4:04AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:11AM
0.49
7:59PM
0.01
10:04AM
0.44
8:40PM
0.07
10:14AM
0.37
9:16PM
0.16
10:34AM
0.29
9:48PM
0.26
10:58AM
0.24
10:15PM
0.37
11:23AM
0.20
10:35PM
0.47
11:49AM
0.19
10:32PM
0.57
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--
Sunset-8:57--8:57--8:57--8:55--8:55--8:55--8:55-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202020302725181816232118151615141413141515
Feels °C (?)191618272521151511241914768989111112
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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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