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Japs Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
17.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed morning, strong winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1048 | 869 | 486 | 1526 | 4370 | 3298 | 2617 | 2235 | 1854 | 1180 | 1486 | 1661 | 3644 | 3029 | 2029 | 1500 | 1435 | 2378 | 1619 | 1266 | 620 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:50PM 0.85 | 2:22AM 0.75 | 5:30PM 0.76 | 2:20AM 0.78 | 6:31PM 0.65 | 2:11AM 0.79 | 1:52AM 0.78 | 1:33AM 0.77 | 1:35PM 0.44 | 1:25AM 0.75 | 1:13PM 0.56 | 1:26AM 0.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:23AM -0.07 | 9:59PM 0.59 | 9:48AM -0.04 | 9:45PM 0.63 | 10:13AM 0.03 | 8:37PM 0.64 | 10:33AM 0.14 | 10:31AM 0.26 | 9:18AM 0.37 | 6:09PM 0.35 | 8:03AM 0.38 | 6:56PM 0.30 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:24 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 22 |
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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.
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