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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 04 Dec 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Japs Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Japs Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Japs Cove in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 5th Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 5th Dec) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 9th Dec) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Japs Cove over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 84 | 123 | 207 | 103 | 102 | 169 | 87 | 121 | 113 | 104 | 73 | 130 | 86 | 77 | 181 | 233 | 200 | 128 | 125 | 124 | 119 | 106 | 109 | 93 | 87 | 85 | 82 | 53 | 51 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 17 | 41 | 488 | 780 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:01AM 1.42 | 10:43AM 2.08 | 2:01AM 1.47 | 11:36AM 1.94 | 2:52AM 1.57 | 12:46PM 1.77 | 3:34AM 1.71 | 2:17PM 1.61 | 4:12AM 1.88 | 3:56PM 1.51 | 4:49AM 2.05 | 5:25PM 1.48 | 5:27AM 2.22 | 6:39PM 1.51 | 6:06AM 2.36 | 7:43PM 1.54 | 6:47AM 2.46 | 8:40PM 1.57 | 7:30AM 2.52 | 9:32PM 1.57 | 8:13AM 2.52 | 10:22PM 1.56 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:49PM 0.26 | 4:14AM 1.31 | 6:36PM 0.32 | 5:29AM 1.35 | 7:26PM 0.39 | 7:17AM 1.34 | 8:17PM 0.48 | 9:08AM 1.20 | 9:08PM 0.58 | 10:34AM 0.95 | 9:58PM 0.69 | 11:38AM 0.67 | 10:47PM 0.80 | 12:32PM 0.39 | 11:35PM 0.90 | 1:21PM 0.16 | 12:22AM 0.98 | 2:08PM -0.01 | 1:07AM 1.04 | 2:54PM -0.09 | 1:53AM 1.08 | 3:40PM -0.09 | 2:37AM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:44 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:45 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Japs Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Japs Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Japs Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Japs Cove 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 Cove) 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 Cove 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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