Jan Juc surf report
Beach break between Torquay and Bells with good banks.
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Tomorrow at Jan Juc (Sun, 4 Oct) · not worth it
Nah.
Choppy onshore wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Southerly wind at 8 kn. That's onshore here, so it'll be choppy and messy.
- Waves around head high (1.2m faces), on the big side for a beginner.
- South-south-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and rising at 3pm, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Faces around 1.2m. If it looks too much, watch from the beach. There's no shame in it.
- At 1.2m and 11 seconds, Jan Juc is one for intermediate surfers and up today. Rips and cold water. Wear a full wetsuit most of the year.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:14 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Jan Juc good?
- Best wind
- North-westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- East to south-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A north-westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Jan Juc for your level.
Watch out
Rips and cold water. Wear a full wetsuit most of the year.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Jan Juc?
Jan Juc is best with a north-westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a east to south-west swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Jan Juc?
A north-westerly wind (NW) blows straight offshore at Jan Juc, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Jan Juc good for beginners?
It can be. Jan Juc suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Jan Juc?
Rips and cold water. Wear a full wetsuit most of the year.
Nearby breaks
- Winkipop 1.9 km
- Bells Beach 2.5 km
- Torquay (Fisherman's Beach) 2.9 km