Surf Forecasts:
Johanna surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 7,236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Monday (Sep 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 28th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 29th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 5th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Johanna over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2356 | 1847 | 1518 | 3171 | 2620 | 2055 | 2580 | 2668 | 2454 | 2328 | 2053 | 1785 | 2299 | 3926 | 2089 | 2346 | 2313 | 2686 | 3436 | 4791 | 7236 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:26PM0.40m | 1:02AM0.49m | 12:44PM0.41m | 1:34AM0.52m | 1:04PM0.41m | 2:08AM0.54m | 1:25PM0.42m | 2:42AM0.54m | 1:48PM0.43m | 3:19AM0.52m | 2:14PM0.43m | 3:58AM0.48m | 2:41PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:31PM0.09m | 7:11AM0.15m | 6:54PM0.04m | 7:41AM0.16m | 7:20PM0.01m | 8:10AM0.18m | 7:49PM-0.02m | 8:38AM0.20m | 8:22PM-0.03m | 9:06AM0.23m | 8:56PM-0.01m | 9:35AM0.25m | 9:34PM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 2356 | 1847 | 1518 | 3171 | 2620 | 2055 | 2580 | 2668 | 2454 | 2328 | 2053 | 1785 | 1753 | 1741 | 2089 | 2346 | 2313 | 2686 | 3436 | 4791 | 7236 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 17 | — | SE 15 | ENE 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | SW 16 | — | W 11 | W 12 | — | ESE 6 | ESE 10 | SW 22 | — |
| kJ | 18 | 63 | 663 | — | 9 | 8 | 17 | — | — | — | 41 | — | 661 | — | 108 | 65 | — | 8 | 20 | 231 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 4 | NNW 4 | W 6 | WNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | W 5 | WSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 24 | 18 | 16 | — | — | 12 | 34 | 2299 | 3926 | 373 | 303 | 214 | 144 | 59 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 151 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 604 | 152 | 602 | 262 | 21 | 21 | 151 | 21 |
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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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