Jarosite Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.38° S 144.27° E

Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.9° 

Jarosite Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jarosite Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 4PM. 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 22nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Night
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PM
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
2
4
2
2
1
1
0
3
1
2
4
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.1
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1057
721
1289
915
767
473
811
863
614
552
1126
1980
1797
2034
2479
1632
974
621
424
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
30
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
10
NNW
25
NNW
30
NW
25
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
S
15
E
15
ESE
5
N
10
NNW
15
S
0
NNE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:07AM1.90m
3:46PM1.74m
4:42AM1.81m
4:15PM1.67m
5:18AM1.70m
4:44PM1.58m
6:00AM1.59m
5:15PM1.49m
6:51AM1.50m
5:54PM1.39m
8:02AM1.43m
7:00PM1.30m
Low Tide
10:03AM0.63m
10:09PM0.23m
10:34AM0.72m
10:42PM0.31m
11:07AM0.82m
11:17PM0.41m
11:44AM0.92m
11:57PM0.52m
12:33PM1.01m
00:49AM0.62m
1:52PM1.07m
2:03AM0.70m
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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light rain
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6:20
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:17
6:19
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Temp °C
9
18
20
16
20
20
16
26
25
15
12
12
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11
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14
Feels °C
6
12
15
10
17
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19
10
5
5
7
6
7
9
18
15
12
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Information about the Jarosite Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jarosite Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jarosite Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jarosite Reef 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 (Jarosite Reef) 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 Jarosite Reef 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.

Jarosite Reef is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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