Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, giving you the straight-up outlook for Jarosite Reef. This is a solid, consistent reef break that’s got some serious grunt for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

We’ve got a big run of swell starting right now and lasting through the 16-day window. The first few days are the real standouts, building nicely into Thursday. Wednesday morning (15th July) kicks things off with a 6 ft SW swell, but it’s a bit cross-off with a 9 mph breeze. The wave energy is pumping at 1237, and it’s a long-period 15-second groundswell. This is expert territory – over 5 ft and a powerful reef, so beginners, stay away. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a 5 ft SW swell and 14-second period, energy still high at 1094.

Now, Thursday (16th July) is the one to circle. The morning has a 6 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, massive energy at 1692, and a light cross-off. But the afternoon… glassy conditions with a 6 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and 1538 energy. That’s as clean as it gets for a reef this size. Perfect for experienced surfers.

Friday (17th July) is still very good, with offshore winds and a 5 ft SW swell (16-second period, 1331 energy) in the morning, and a clean 5 ft in the afternoon. Another solid day.

By Saturday (18th July), the swell drops to 3 ft in the morning and 3 ft in the afternoon, with glassy conditions. The energy drops to 387 and 250, so it’s fun but not the main event.

The second week is a mixed bag. Sunday (19th July) through Tuesday (22nd July) sees tiny, weak swell (2 ft to 3 ft) with low energy (120 to 241). Not worth getting wet for. Then Wednesday (23rd July) shows a pulse of 6 ft SW swell in the afternoon, 16-second period, 1456 energy, but it’s cross-off with a moderate breeze. The forecast calls it marginal, so it’s a gamble.

The next real highlight is on Friday (24th July) morning, with a 7 ft SW swell, 17-second period, and a massive 2826 energy. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. But it’s cross-shore and the forecast is marginal, so you’ll need to be on top of the tide. Saturday (25th July) has a 6 ft SSW swell with moderate offshore winds and 1348 energy – clean and powerful, but only for experts.

After that, from Sunday (26th July) to the end of the window (30th July), it’s back to small, weak surf (1 ft to 4 ft) with low energy, mostly offshore winds but not enough swell to get excited about.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, Thursday 16th July afternoon at Jarosite Reef. Glassy, 6 ft SW groundswell, 15-second period, and 1538 energy. It’s a true standout for experienced surfers. Friday morning (17th July) is a close second, with offshore winds and a 5 ft SW swell.

Crowds are possible here, so get in early. This is a consistent reef break, so it’s not a fluke – it’s just a matter of picking the right session.

Rusty.

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