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Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 13 Mar 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
17.7° 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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM. 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+) 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
4
4
0
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1
2
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
1
0
4
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
3
SSW
1.7
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
3
SSW
3.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
Period(s) (?)121220191817171615141413131212121313121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26892241208528672247533177155914364924832008145212301043977100713051305102611181479
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
25
SSE
5
E
5
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
NE
5
ESE
20
SSW
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		glassglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59AM
0.76
1:38AM
0.81
4:06PM
0.38
1:38AM
0.85
1:53PM
0.41
1:47AM
0.88
1:36PM
0.49
1:59AM
0.87
1:43PM
0.59
2:09AM
0.84
2:00PM
0.70
2:16AM
0.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:31AM
0.15
10:30AM
0.21
10:06AM
0.26
4:45PM
0.38
9:25AM
0.30
6:17PM
0.30
8:53AM
0.32
6:57PM
0.25
8:34AM
0.32
7:31PM
0.21
8:22AM
0.29
8:02PM
0.20
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise7:24--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:30--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:50--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:44-
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clear
clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
-----------10---------
Temp. °C141513131614151815161815161616161816161715
Feels °C (?)9119111410151612141614151415161615131412
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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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