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Lat Long: 38.38° S 144.27° E

Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
14.1°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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,967 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SW 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 13th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 12th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Wave
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Period (s)
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SW
15
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15
1.1
SW
16
1.1
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16
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
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14
1.4
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.7
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1.5
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16
1.3
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16
2.5
WSW
14
1.4
SW
11
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
724
566
617
587
644
365
346
257
440
942
1855
1384
1082
853
3023
441
862
874
1106
659
481
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
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20
WNW
10
WSW
10
NW
15
N
15
NW
15
NNE
10
W
20
WSW
15
WNW
25
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30
SW
20
SSW
15
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20
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10
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
9:36AM1.55m
9:57PM1.47m
10:51AM1.54m
11:31PM1.56m
11:53AM1.56m
00:39AM1.70m
12:43PM1.61m
1:32AM1.84m
1:25PM1.65m
2:15AM1.94m
2:03PM1.69m
2:53AM2.00m
2:39PM1.71m
3:29AM2.02m
Low Tide
3:52PM0.80m
4:22AM0.67m
5:11PM0.68m
5:45AM0.68m
6:11PM0.53m
6:50AM0.65m
6:59PM0.39m
7:40AM0.61m
7:40PM0.27m
8:22AM0.58m
8:18PM0.19m
9:00AM0.57m
8:53PM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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7
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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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