Japs surf break

Japs surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 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
16.3° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japs in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 4th May)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 7th May)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
4
4
4
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
!
!
!
2
3
4
3
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
4.5
W
13
3
WSW
10
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
1.5
SSW
15
2.5
SW
14
3
WSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3025
1948
1656
1736
1838
1779
1285
984
919
852
1033
1370
2005
6904
2183
1751
2044
1769
1010
2766
1748
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
N
20
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
25
NE
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
35
NNW
35
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
N
25
NW
25
WNW
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:09PM0.58m
12:13PM0.80m
11:25PM0.57m
12:34PM0.89m
11:41PM0.56m
12:57PM0.95m
11:56PM0.56m
1:21PM0.98m
00:12AM0.56m
1:47PM0.99m
00:28AM0.57m
2:14PM0.97m
00:44AM0.58m
2:43PM0.94m
Low Tide
5:15AM0.25m
6:38PM0.38m
5:28AM0.18m
7:06PM0.37m
5:44AM0.12m
7:31PM0.37m
6:04AM0.07m
7:54PM0.38m
6:26AM0.04m
8:16PM0.41m
6:50AM0.02m
8:39PM0.43m
7:16AM0.03m
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clear
clear
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rain showers
clear
clear
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rain showers
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light rain
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7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
24
1
9
1
9
2
Temp °C
20
25
25
22
26
27
22
23
24
17
17
19
15
18
17
13
16
16
15
12
11
17
19
19
16
20
22
17
16
17
14
12
14
8
10
10
7
10
12
9
4
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
13
4
W
12
1.5
SW
12
1.7
SSW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2
SW
11
0.4
SW
21
1.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
3025
1948
1656
1736
1838
1779
1285
984
919
852
1033
1370
2005
4206
667
914
2044
1769
952
117
918
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
E
6
0.9
WNW
9
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
10
0.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
19
Energy kJ
21
13
3
141
2
2
2
90
1010
113
243
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
3
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.6
W
8
0.9
NW
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.7
NNW
4
4.5
W
13
3
WSW
10
3
SW
10
2
WSW
10
2.5
SW
14
3
WSW
9
Energy kJ
8
11
9
14
11
5
12
51
24
1
15
6904
2183
1751
747
2766
1748
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
17
0
0
0
0
0
17
17
51
2
0
0
0
120
120
120
81
24
0
4
108
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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