Surf spot

Jap Rock

Forecast conditions and map view for Jap Rock in USA, South East, South Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, South Florida
Coordinates: 26.3924, -80.0654

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.4	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.6	0.8	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	NE	E	E	E	SE	SSE	ESE	ESE	NNE	NNE	E	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	N	NNE	NNE	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	6	3	3.1	3.3	2.6	2.6	3	4.2	6.6	6.3	5.3	7	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.6	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.1	7.1	7.2	6	7.2	3.5	3.4	3.7	3.9	4.4	4	4.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	6	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.1	6	6	6	6	5.9	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	6	2	2	1	3	2	1	1	3	3	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	2	4	1	1	1	1	2	3	14	37	72	84	92	95	90	84	76	70	65	59	53	47	42	37	31	29	27
Wind speed (km/h)	17.7	17.9	16.9	13.4	14.5	22.3	16.6	12	12.9	13.1	12.6	13.6	24.3	21.3	7.1	10.2	11.7	9.8	7.1	8.4	17.9	12.6	10.5	3.1	5.8	8.4	6.1	10.3	20.4	23.1	23.2	21.4	19.2	19.5	24.2	25.6	29.5	32.5	31.1	26.8	22	20.9	18.6	19	17.7	16.6	10.9	14.8	16.8	17.3	19.6	10.8	15.1	16.6	21.3	24.5
Wind direction	SECross-on	SECross	SECross	SSECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross-on	SECross	SSECross	SCross-off	SCross-off	SCross-off	SECross	SECross	NNECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross	SCross-off	SSECross	SSECross	SECross-on	ESECross-on	SWOffshore	ESEGlassy	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	EOnshore	EOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross

Jap Rock is a surf spot in South Florida, USA, generally associated with the southeast Florida coast. It’s known as a reef break with waves that can be quite fun when conditions line up, especially during swell from the east or northeast. Like many South Florida breaks, it can be shallow and shallow-water reefy, so it tends to work best for surfers who are comfortable with a little local knowledge and reef awareness.

Typical characteristics

Wave type: Reef break
Swell direction: Usually best on E/NE swells
Wind: Often better with light offshore or calm winds
Wave quality: Can range from average to very good depending on swell size, tide, and wind
Crowd: Can get busy when it’s working, especially if conditions are clean

What to expect

A shorter, punchier wave than many beach breaks
Potential for fast takeoffs and sections
Can be sensitive to tide, with certain tides working better than others
Reef hazards are a factor, so it’s important to know the lineup and entry/exit points

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers
Surfers looking for a solid reef wave in South Florida
Those who can handle a more technical, localized break