Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what Jarosite Reef has coming our way. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some absolute gems hidden in the 16-day window for those who know this spot.

The big story here is that we start out with some real raw power, but the conditions aren't doing it any favours. On Sunday the 5th of July, we’ve got a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. The energy is absolutely pumping – we’re talking 3207 (strong wave energy). But, that ESE wind at 12 mph is messing it up with a cross-onshore, making it choppy. This is an advanced reef break anyway, so with that much power and poor wind, it’s one for the experts only, and even then, it's not going to be pretty. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is about average for this time of year.

Now, the first true standout comes on Monday morning the 6th of July. The swell drops right back to a much more manageable 4ft, still a solid 14-second SSW groundswell, and the energy is a moderate 769. The wind has switched to a light N at 3 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore flow. This is where it gets good – clean lines, proper reef setup, and a decent push. This is your window for some quality session.

Tuesday morning the 7th of July is another beauty. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell, but the period stretches to 17 seconds, which is very long. That kind of groundswell will wrap perfectly around this reef. The wind is a glassy SW at 3 mph – dead calm. If you can get out there early, the surface will be like a mirror. This is a classic long-period reef break scenario, so expect long, waiting sets but beautifully shaped, powerful waves. The energy is at 674 (moderate).

Wednesday morning the 8th keeps it going with 4ft and an 18-second period. The energy jumps up to 1294 (moderate to strong) and the wind is a light cross-shore ENE breeze. It’s a touch of a cross-shore, but with those long-period lines, it’ll still be well worth a look.

Looking further out, there’s another serious pulse brewing. For Monday morning the 13th, we see a 4ft swell but with a 19-second period – very, very long. The energy hits 1123 (strong). The wind is a clean offshore NW at 6 mph. This is labelled as excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s no joke. That kind of period on a reef means fast, hollow waves, and the offshore wind will hold them open. It’s still over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but it has serious potential.

Later on, Sunday morning the 19th has another good shout. A 5ft swell, 14-second period, with a 9 mph NW offshore wind. That’s a solid size with clean conditions, giving us 1021 (strong) energy. Another one for the experienced crew.

But honestly, the primary standout, the one that has me most excited, is Tuesday morning the 7th of July. That glassy, 17-second groundswell is a dream for this type of reef. The wave quality will be phenomenal.

Keep in mind, this is an advanced reef break that is consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes. For the first week, the early mornings are your best friend. After that, Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are pretty much a write-off with tiny swell. A blank patch like that in the second week is a chance to rest up.

Stay stoked, catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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