Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 06 Mar 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
17.1° 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 Friday (Mar 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 6th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 6th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 6th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
3
3
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)15151414151514141313131212121211131211117
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72837187516141355404502443633719224314941167747440448661701562761461350308
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
20
SSW
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
30
SE
10
E
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
15
W
15
WSW
25
NW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
0.83
2:44AM
0.79
3:20PM
0.87
2:54AM
0.77
3:48PM
0.88
3:03AM
0.75
4:15PM
0.86
3:10AM
0.73
4:44PM
0.82
3:11AM
0.72
5:14PM
0.75
3:03AM
0.71
5:53PM
0.67
2:37AM
0.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:41AM
0.18
8:53PM
0.22
8:54AM
0.11
9:18PM
0.27
9:10AM
0.06
9:41PM
0.33
9:28AM
0.04
10:00PM
0.40
9:46AM
0.04
10:14PM
0.47
10:04AM
0.06
10:17PM
0.54
10:20AM
0.10
9:49PM
0.60
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--
Sunset-8:04--8:01--8:00--7:59--7:58--7:55--7:54-
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181916161616172019171817161819161614161514
Feels °C (?)171714121111131516161617131514101191098
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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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