Japs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 9 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Japs sea temperature is
15.2° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,001 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 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 afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1752
2111
1885
1680
2185
2221
1875
2168
2071
1408
1034
798
503
1289
1983
3001
2899
2594
2246
1977
1761
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
W
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
SSE
10
NNE
10
N
5
SSE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:35AM0.57m
3:54PM0.75m
5:03AM0.56m
4:00PM0.70m
7:20AM0.58m
3:45PM0.67m
11:46AM0.67m
11:37AM0.76m
12:04PM0.83m
12:32PM0.88m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.35m
9:13AM0.33m
10:50PM0.29m
9:46AM0.45m
11:30PM0.25m
10:10AM0.57m
00:15AM0.23m
1:08AM0.21m
2:11AM0.20m
3:19AM0.19m
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
7:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:17
 mm
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
12
12
13
11
13
14
13
13
13
12
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
14
Feels °C
10
9
10
7
9
11
10
12
10
9
9
9
9
9
8
8
10
10
9
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
1752
2111
1885
1680
2185
2221
1875
2168
2071
1408
1034
798
503
1289
1983
3001
2899
2594
2246
1977
1761
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.9
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
11
339
260
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
SSE
7
Energy kJ
55
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
4
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
27
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
4
24
24
0
139
2
2
52
0
0
77
0
0
0
0
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
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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