Japs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 3 pm 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Fri morning).

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
5
5
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
SW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.7
SSW
21
1.6
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
17
2.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4097
4110
3248
2834
2290
1703
1197
893
1453
3287
2185
1349
919
546
314
272
389
1670
2998
3224
2653
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNW
10
NW
0
NNW
10
NE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:39PM0.98m
1:11PM1.03m
1:43PM1.04m
2:13PM1.02m
2:39PM0.98m
11:48PM0.57m
3:03PM0.92m
1:08AM0.58m
Low Tide
3:03AM0.13m
3:56AM0.05m
4:49AM-0.02m
5:40AM-0.05m
6:28AM-0.04m
9:30PM0.54m
7:14AM0.01m
9:28PM0.50m
7:57AM0.09m
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:46
<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
5:15
 mm
3
17
5
5
2
3
4
10
13
Temp °C
14
13
13
13
10
15
17
15
15
15
14
15
17
16
16
16
15
14
15
12
12
Feels °C
9
8
10
10
6
11
14
11
12
13
12
13
16
13
12
12
10
13
15
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
WSW
15
3
SW
14
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.6
SSW
18
2.2
SSW
17
2.4
SSW
17
2.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
4097
4110
3248
2834
2290
1703
1197
893
767
3287
2185
1349
919
546
314
272
240
1670
2998
3224
2653
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
11
0.2
SSW
16
1.2
S
12
1.6
SW
18
0.5
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
SW
12
0.6
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
229
26
389
1453
56
17
2
6
7
22
30
146
197
57
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SW
20
0.7
S
11
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
WNW
7
0.7
SSW
21
0.6
W
9
Energy kJ
27
62
114
6
2
11
18
389
59
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
N
3
1
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
W
4
Energy kJ
5
3
32
21
10
2
4
146
140
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
5
5
4
Distance (km)
77
24
77
89
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
7
5
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
7
5
9
5
5
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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