Japs Surf Break
Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Japs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Japs

Issued: 9 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 24s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 6th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 6th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 6th Jun)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
2
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
2
4
3
2
3
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
10
4.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
17
2.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
4.5
W
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4261
4600
1406
683
768
1084
6651
11317
9514
8050
6229
5922
6404
4958
2976
2125
3597
2768
1855
1580
6036
Wind (km/h)
50
SW
40
SSW
30
SW
20
WSW
25
W
15
W
15
NW
10
WSW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
35
N
30
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:46PM0.95m
00:54AM0.52m
3:18PM0.92m
1:26AM0.51m
3:49PM0.87m
1:59AM0.49m
4:19PM0.82m
2:41AM0.47m
4:45PM0.75m
4:02AM0.45m
4:56PM0.66m
4:07PM0.59m
Low Tide
9:36PM0.46m
7:33AM0.09m
10:12PM0.46m
8:02AM0.13m
10:56PM0.45m
8:29AM0.20m
11:44PM0.44m
8:52AM0.29m
00:30AM0.43m
9:04AM0.39m
1:03AM0.40m
1:22AM0.36m
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<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
13
2
2
2
Temp °C
13
12
12
14
14
13
14
15
14
15
16
14
15
16
13
15
16
13
15
16
13
Feels °C
4
3
5
8
9
8
11
13
12
11
14
11
12
13
9
9
11
8
9
10
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
W
15
1.2
SW
12
1.2
S
8
1.3
SSW
16
1.9
WSW
8
3.5
SW
16
4.5
SSW
16
4.5
SW
16
4
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
17
2.4
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
3.5
WSW
13
Energy kJ
127
17
430
210
768
453
6651
11317
9514
8050
6229
5922
6404
4958
2976
2125
3597
2768
1855
1580
3919
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
WSW
11
1.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
20
0.8
W
10
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
360
683
161
1084
188
128
597
1501
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
13
1
SW
12
0.8
S
8
0.6
W
10
0.9
SW
19
Energy kJ
126
268
84
78
595
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
SW
10
4.5
SSW
11
3
SSW
9
1.6
SW
8
1.5
WSW
7
2.3
WSW
8
0.6
N
3
0.4
N
3
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
N
3
0.7
N
4
1
WNW
11
4.5
W
13
Energy kJ
4261
4600
1406
276
198
766
8
3
13
8
13
234
6036
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
4
3
4
8
8
9
5
5
5
7
5
4
4
5
4
2
3
5
Distance (km)
129
683
77
77
108
77
34
77
34
81
24
24
34
24
2
34
34
51
120
129
81
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
8
8
9
5
7
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
9
5
7
7
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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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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