Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 20 Jul 2025 AEST
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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
14.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 20th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 22nd Jul)20ft (6.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the N by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.1
SW
1.6
WSW
1.4
W
6
W
4.5
SW
3.5
SW
2.5
SW
1.7
WSW
1.1
SW
1.6
WSW
1.4
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)141415141313121413121110111417161615151412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)671647574110302514968639702630261713512170299962716402089233120092249230920283208
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
40
N
45
NNW
40
NW
25
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
15
E
20
ESE
10
NNE
40
WSW
55
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:11PM
0.80
12:54PM
0.88
1:05PM
0.94
1:23PM
0.97
1:41PM
0.98
1:58PM
0.96
12:11AM
0.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
0.10
11:51PM
0.09
1:08AM
0.11
3:19AM
0.11
4:54AM
0.09
5:56AM
0.07
8:56PM
0.45
6:43AM
0.08
Sun
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunrise--7:41--7:39--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:35
Sunset5:30--5:30--5:31--5:32--5:34--5:35--5:35--
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Rain (mm)
-----616-------5159373
Temp. °C1310131413101091211914141010991091212
Feels °C (?)955741106659953446650
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for VIC - Far West

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Japs (light winds from the NNE at WarrnamboolAirportNdb 15 km from Japs). A 3.6m groundswell from the SW are too big for here

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Offshore
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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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