Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s cut to the chase.

The next 16 days are a mixed bag, plain and simple. We’ve got a couple of proper windows, but you’re gonna have to be patient and pick your moments. The start is pretty dead, but there’s a solid run of better surf from the 22nd to the 24th, and another decent window at the end of the month. It’s not gonna be huge, but it’ll be fun.

Right now, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are a wash. Wave heights are down in the 1 to 3 foot range, and even though the conditions are clean, there’s just no power. The swell energy is weak, barely registering. It’s a grind just to catch anything.

Thursday the 20th stays tiny and forgettable. We see a light offshore breeze, which is nice, but the swell is still only a couple of feet. Not really worth the effort.

Friday the 21st is where things get a little more interesting. The morning is still small, but the afternoon shows some life. Swell bumps to around 3 feet from the southwest, and the energy picks up. With a light offshore wind, the faces start to clean up. It’s the first session I’d consider.

Now, for the standout of the first week, you gotta look at the weekend. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are your windows. We’re seeing a solid 5-foot southwest swell on Saturday, with the energy jumping into the strong range. The period is over 15 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. With light offshore or cross-off winds, this is gonna be firing. Saturday afternoon and Sunday look prime, with 4-5 foot waves and excellent conditions for the experienced crew. Sunday morning has that glassy offshore, and the energy stays strong. This is your time.

After that, Monday the 24th eases back to the 3-4 foot range. Still clean, but a step down in power.

The next week starts to fade. Tuesday the 25th brings a bit more size, around 5 feet, but the wind picks up and it gets messy with rain showers. Not good. Wednesday the 26th drops to 3 feet with a cross-shore wind that will chop it up. Thursday the 27th is similar, but the afternoon shows a glimmer of hope with a light offshore and 3 feet of swell.

If you’re looking for one more highlight, keep an eye on Friday the 28th. The morning looks promising. 5 feet of southwest swell with a 14-second period and light winds. Energy is solid, and it’s expected to be very good. The afternoon, though, gets a cross-on wind that will mess it up.

The last few days, from the 29th to the 2nd, look poor. The wind swings onshore and strengthens, making it choppy and lumpy. The size drops back under 3 feet for most of it, with shorter periods that won’t have any push.

One thing to remember about Jarosite Reef: it’s a reef break that needs southwest swell. It’s consistent, but it’s for advanced surfers. And with these longer period swells, the waves can close out a bit. You need to know your stuff.

Water temp is around 56°, pretty normal for this time of year.

So, the bottom line: Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are the clear winners. Get out there. And Friday morning on the 28th is a solid second option. The rest is just scraping by.

Rusty.

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