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Japs Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Saturday 16 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | |
867 | 1327 | 4175 | 2834 | 1914 | 2042 | 1651 | 1220 | 880 | 713 | 875 | 813 | 632 | 864 | 1005 | 2285 | 915 | 1220 | 1395 | 1569 | 722 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 12:32PM0.94m | 10:23PM0.42m | 1:00PM1.02m | 10:04PM0.44m | 1:31PM1.05m | 10:11PM0.50m | 2:03PM1.05m | 10:49PM0.56m | 2:35PM1.00m | 11:32PM0.61m | 3:08PM0.94m | 00:17AM0.63m | 3:39PM0.86m | 1:03AM0.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:15PM0.40m | 4:55AM0.09m | 8:55PM0.44m | 5:22AM-0.01m | 9:12PM0.50m | 5:55AM-0.07m | 9:07PM0.55m | 6:32AM-0.10m | 9:07PM0.58m | 7:10AM-0.08m | 9:17PM0.58m | 7:48AM-0.00m | 9:39PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
— | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
13 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 867 | 1327 | 4175 | 2834 | 1914 | 2042 | 1651 | 1220 | 880 | 713 | 875 | 813 | 622 | 659 | 866 | 2285 | 766 | 1220 | 1395 | 1569 | 722 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | S 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | E 11 | SW 14 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SW 14 |
| kJ | — | 59 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 90 | 77 | 251 | 276 | 486 | 632 | 864 | 1005 | 2 | 915 | 2 | 2 | — | 453 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 19 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 148 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 953 | 77 | 24 | 108 | 24 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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