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Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 31 Jan 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 Monday (Feb 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 2nd Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 5th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
0
3
1
1
1
0
!
!
!
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
2.1
SW
3
SW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.8
SW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SW
2
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121111121111111212111111111214141313131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)79272657411721983245920411723131081466954358212252383211025223057284322831982
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
S
20
SW
30
SW
40
SSW
20
SSE
20
SE
30
SSE
10
ENE
5
NNW
20
S
5
NNE
15
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrossononcross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:32AM
0.98
2:42AM
0.99
2:53AM
0.97
1:18PM
0.51
3:03AM
0.94
2:08PM
0.61
3:13AM
0.91
2:50PM
0.69
3:23AM
0.87
3:29PM
0.74
3:34AM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:58PM
0.15
5:50PM
0.12
6:54PM
0.09
9:47AM
0.43
7:40PM
0.08
9:27AM
0.38
8:18PM
0.10
9:28AM
0.31
8:52PM
0.15
9:39AM
0.22
9:22PM
0.22
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Sunrise6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:46--6:47--
Sunset-8:45--8:44--8:43--8:42--8:40--8:40--8:39-
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191717151514141514212316181916161614141715
Feels °C (?)181515977998181814161613121211121411
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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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