Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 21 Feb 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
16.8° 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 Sunday (Feb 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 22nd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 23rd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 23rd Feb)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
0
2
3
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0
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0
0
0
2
0
3
2
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
1.9
ESE
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)12121212131615141414131313131313121211711
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1315101311801347229067046468431033493155260020631671170316321245785625320359182
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNW
35
SW
15
SW
10
SSE
20
S
15
ENE
10
WSW
20
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
15
E
15
E
30
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:17AM
0.78
3:59PM
0.83
3:16AM
0.75
4:33PM
0.83
3:11AM
0.74
5:10PM
0.80
3:02AM
0.76
5:55PM
0.73
2:50AM
0.79
2:36AM
0.84
2:23AM
0.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:24PM
0.24
9:32AM
0.13
9:48PM
0.34
9:44AM
0.06
10:07PM
0.44
10:00AM
0.02
10:14PM
0.54
10:21AM
-0.00
9:59PM
0.63
10:44AM
0.01
11:09AM
0.07
11:35AM
0.16
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11-
Sunset--8:20--8:19--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
--24-------------331147
Temp. °C242322161617151818151615141822192126201919
Feels °C (?)21222111131411161512111081617151925231817
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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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