Jarosite Reef surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 14 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Jarosite Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
3
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
Period(s) (?)171716151414131312121213131213121414141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)807225116971182722612351382320255314281335260330353663644407297212
Wind
(km/h)
5
E
5
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
15
E
10
WSW
15
SW
15
S
5
SSE
10
E
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
0
ESE
5
NNE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononglasscross-
off
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06PM
1.49
6:58AM
1.42
9:19PM
1.43
7:56AM
1.33
10:49PM
1.44
9:48AM
1.28
11:59PM
1.49
11:39AM
1.36
12:46AM
1.57
12:51PM
1.53
1:24AM
1.64
1:44PM
1.72
1:58AM
1.72
2:31PM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:40AM
1.04
2:00PM
0.58
2:57AM
1.11
3:13PM
0.65
4:51AM
1.08
4:46PM
0.67
6:09AM
0.95
6:06PM
0.63
6:55AM
0.77
7:06PM
0.57
7:33AM
0.56
7:55PM
0.51
8:09AM
0.35
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24-
Sunset--7:43--7:40--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:34
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151820161716161718171718161718171718172225
Feels °C (?)141819141414161515161617151616161617162124
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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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