Johanna surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia

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Johanna surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Johanna sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Johanna this week:

The surf forecast for Johanna over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Johanna 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 15th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
22
2.3
WSW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1135
1150
1532
978
722
480
172
408
3399
3197
2523
1728
1230
1634
4797
3127
2259
2029
1407
1080
843
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ESE
10
NE
5
N
5
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
15
N
20
N
10
N
5
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:04PM0.36m
6:59AM0.29m
6:56PM0.34m
9:29AM0.34m
7:58PM0.32m
10:36AM0.40m
8:57PM0.31m
11:22AM0.47m
9:47PM0.31m
12:03PM0.52m
10:33PM0.33m
12:43PM0.55m
11:18PM0.35m
Low Tide
10:44AM0.20m
1:07AM0.24m
12:23PM0.25m
2:11AM0.20m
3:14PM0.27m
3:01AM0.16m
4:56PM0.27m
3:46AM0.10m
5:49PM0.26m
4:30AM0.05m
6:27PM0.25m
5:15AM0.00m
6:59PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
1
3
3
1
2
16
Temp °C
19
19
16
19
18
16
19
20
17
19
19
16
18
17
19
18
15
15
16
16
15
17
17
13
18
16
14
18
18
15
17
17
14
16
14
15
15
13
14
17
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
0.7
ESE
5
0.8
WSW
12
2.3
WSW
18
2.5
WSW
16
2.3
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
3
WSW
16
3
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2
WSW
12
1.8
SW
12
Energy kJ
1135
1029
1532
978
722
480
29
172
3399
3197
2523
1728
1230
1634
4797
3127
2259
2029
1407
1080
843
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
20
1.3
SW
18
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
W
20
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
WSW
16
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
886
1150
25
14
6
7
172
226
2
2
13
12
72
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.7
WSW
22
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
24
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
147
408
11
22
12
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.8
ESE
5
1
E
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
11
15
37
69
52
52
23
18
18
8
8
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
18
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far West of Victoria
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
3
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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Information about the Johanna Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Johanna provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Johanna can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Johanna 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 (Johanna) 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 Johanna 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.

Johanna is 93 km (58 miles) from the city of Warrnambool. If you plan a holiday in Far West of Victoria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Warrnambool. Warrnambool has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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