Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 22 Dec 2025 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
17.9° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (Dec 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 23rd Dec)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
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0
0
0
!
0
0
2
3
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
0.8
SW
2
WSW
3
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4
SW
4.5
SW
4.5
SSW
4
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
Period(s) (?)7147131716151414141313121212161614141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23221840528258173805576358105822056434324280514681180792515636833606612503
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
15
E
10
E
25
SSE
10
NE
15
SE
25
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:06PM
0.47
3:24AM
1.00
1:43PM
0.49
3:51AM
0.98
2:20PM
0.50
4:16AM
0.95
2:59PM
0.51
4:37AM
0.89
3:42PM
0.51
4:52AM
0.82
4:34PM
0.52
4:55AM
0.74
5:47PM
0.53
4:35AM
0.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:09AM
0.43
7:36PM
0.05
10:26AM
0.42
8:09PM
0.06
10:47AM
0.42
8:40PM
0.09
11:08AM
0.41
9:09PM
0.15
11:28AM
0.40
9:36PM
0.23
11:43AM
0.38
9:59PM
0.33
11:54AM
0.34
10:12PM
0.45
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-8:52--8:53--8:53--8:53--8:54--8:54--8:54-
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141616141514151513131312131414182019222321
Feels °C (?)91110898887777899161715191918
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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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