Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what the ocean’s got cookin’ for us at *Jarosite Reef*. This is a solid, exposed reef break for the advanced crew, and it’s consistent, so we’ve got waves on the menu for most of this run.

We kick things off on Friday, September 11th, but don’t get too excited just yet. The morning sees a 6ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period, but it’s coming with a cross-on wind from the south. The water’s sitting at 57° – about average for this time of year. The combined energy is strong (1314), but the conditions are messy, making it a marginal day. The afternoon stays similar, with a bump up to 7ft and even more energy (2080), but still with that onshore wind. Not the finest start.

Saturday the 12th is where we start to see things clean up. A nice 6ft SSW swell (15-second period) rolls in with a light cross-off wind from the NNE, leaving the face clean and inviting. It’s still got good energy (1340) and this is when the more experienced among you will start having some fun. The afternoon drops a touch to 5ft SW, but with lighter, cleaner cross-off conditions.

Sunday the 13th drops off in size (4ft SW), but a stiff offshore from the NW in the afternoon makes for some clean, lined-up waves. Smaller, but tidy.

Don’t even bother with Monday or Tuesday if you’re looking for quality. Monday is tiny and weak, and Tuesday the 15th looks much bigger, but it’s a messy 10ft SW with a short-period and a strong onshore wind. That’s a washing machine. The combined energy is massive (5874), but the wind is just destroying it.

Now, the standout. If you can wait, circle Thursday the 17th on your calendar. The morning brings a smaller but super clean 5ft SSW swell (14-second period) with glassy, offshore conditions from the NNW. The good news continues into the afternoon with a 5ft SSW swell and glassy conditions from the ESE. It’s not the biggest, but the energy (961) is solid, and when it’s this clean at a place like Jarosite, you get those perfect, long lines. This is the pick of the first week.

The second week rolls on with more swell, but mixed wind. Monday the 21st is a serious standout for the big-wave hunters: a chunky 8ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period and light, clean cross-off winds. That’s a huge groundswell with massive energy (4575). This is expert territory. It’s going to be powerful and straight at this reef, so bring your big-boy pants and a lot of respect.

After that, we see some solid but wind-affected days before another nice run at the end. Saturday the 26th finishes strong with a 5ft SW swell and clean offshore winds. The energy is still strong (1609). A proper way to end the period.

Overall, if you’re a competent surfer who loves a powerful, consistent reef, keep your eyes on Thursday the 17th for incredible clean conditions, and Monday the 21st for a serious, expert-only groundswell pulse. The crowds can show up here sometimes, so get out early.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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