Surf Forecasts:
Johanna surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,886 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with SW swell.
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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Johanna in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 24th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Johanna over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1710 | 1435 | 892 | 718 | 757 | 1073 | 1218 | 1503 | 5135 | 5547 | 4272 | 2936 | 2221 | 1619 | 1302 | 2374 | 2418 | 1915 | 1729 | 1697 | 1500 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:18AM0.38m | 10:16PM0.27m | 11:36AM0.39m | 11:20PM0.33m | 11:52AM0.40m | 11:58PM0.39m | 12:09PM0.40m | 00:30AM0.44m | 12:26PM0.40m | 1:02AM0.49m | 12:44PM0.41m | 1:34AM0.52m | 1:04PM0.41m | 2:08AM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM0.26m | 4:22AM0.19m | 6:01PM0.23m | 5:22AM0.17m | 6:02PM0.19m | 6:04AM0.16m | 6:13PM0.14m | 6:39AM0.15m | 6:31PM0.09m | 7:11AM0.15m | 6:54PM0.04m | 7:41AM0.16m | 7:20PM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1710 | 1435 | 892 | 718 | 757 | 1073 | 1218 | 996 | 5135 | 5547 | 4272 | 2936 | 2221 | 1619 | 1302 | 2374 | 2418 | 1915 | 1729 | 1697 | 1500 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | E 7 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | E 4 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 9 | 26 | 22 | 177 | 517 | 1503 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 255 | 9 | — | — | 12 | 8 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 26 | E 9 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | SSW 5 | S 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 4 | NE 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 5 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 98 | 250 | 20 | 36 | 15 | — | — | — | 14 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 20 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 94 | 0 | 18 | 77 | 569 | 380 | 565 | 5 | 5 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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