Japs Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.41° S 142.52° E

Issued: 3 pm 14 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Japs sea temperature is
15.1° 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 14 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 15th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
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
4
5
4
4
4
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
4
1
3
3
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
1.6
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
SW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SSW
20
1.5
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2834
2254
811
1098
893
1453
3287
2313
1428
991
609
309
236
371
1400
2283
2599
2881
2960
2948
2939
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
25
N
25
WSW
20
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:11PM1.03m
1:43PM1.04m
2:13PM1.02m
2:39PM0.98m
11:48PM0.57m
3:03PM0.92m
1:08AM0.58m
3:23PM0.86m
2:20AM0.58m
Low Tide
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
9:46PM0.43m
8:36AM0.20m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:45
7:45
7:45
7:46
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
11
7
4
2
3
4
1
1
5
5
1
Temp °C
13
10
14
15
16
15
15
16
16
18
17
15
16
14
15
15
13
14
13
13
13
Feels °C
10
6
9
11
12
12
11
14
13
16
15
11
12
13
10
12
10
9
8
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
1.6
SSW
13
2
SSW
12
1.7
WSW
12
1.6
WSW
12
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.5
SSW
18
2
SSW
17
2.2
SSW
16
2.4
SW
16
2.5
SSW
15
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
2834
2254
811
1098
893
743
3287
2313
1428
991
609
309
236
203
1400
2283
2599
2881
2960
2948
2939
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
12
0.2
SSW
16
1.1
S
12
1.6
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
615
26
322
1453
54
17
7
72
13
98
96
371
187
117
49
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SW
20
0.7
S
11
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
25
0.2
SSW
23
0.6
S
9
0.7
SW
12
0.4
S
9
0.6
S
14
Energy kJ
27
62
114
8
13
9
13
54
64
139
24
148
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
1.1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
N
3
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
5
5
50
32
5
3
38
1
8
9
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
89
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
34
0
0
0
0
2
0
77
24
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
9
9
5
5
4
5
7
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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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