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Johanna Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Far West (22 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Johanna surfForecast / VIC – Far West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 15 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Johanna over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | |
3197 | 2523 | 1578 | 892 | 1387 | 4724 | 3170 | 2325 | 2265 | 1850 | 1520 | 1082 | 905 | 923 | 873 | 1082 | 873 | 886 | 2742 | 3240 | 2140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:36AM0.40m | 8:57PM0.31m | 11:22AM0.47m | 9:47PM0.31m | 12:03PM0.52m | 10:33PM0.33m | 12:43PM0.55m | 11:18PM0.35m | 1:23PM0.56m | 00:04AM0.38m | 2:02PM0.56m | 00:50AM0.40m | 2:40PM0.54m | 1:39AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:56PM0.27m | 3:46AM0.10m | 5:49PM0.26m | 4:30AM0.05m | 6:27PM0.25m | 5:15AM0.00m | 6:59PM0.25m | 6:00AM-0.03m | 7:31PM0.24m | 6:45AM-0.05m | 8:05PM0.23m | 7:30AM-0.04m | 8:41PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 8 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 3197 | 2523 | 1578 | 892 | 1387 | 4724 | 3170 | 2325 | 2265 | 1850 | 1520 | 1082 | 905 | 923 | 873 | 1082 | 873 | 814 | 2742 | 3240 | 2140 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 63 | 186 | 311 | 522 | 618 | 823 | 886 | 17 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 19 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 212 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 72 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 19 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 16 | 10 | 15 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 256 | 411 | 621 | 601 | 604 | 77 | 77 | 21 | 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.
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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