Jarosite Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.38° S 144.27° E

Issued: 9 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
15.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,485 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 19th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 26th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
11
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.7
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
427
807
952
669
396
309
732
634
479
229
496
372
463
581
930
955
700
414
421
458
494
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NW
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
S
10
SSW
10
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SE
5
E
5
N
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:53PM2.11m
2:44AM1.78m
3:36PM2.07m
3:41AM1.76m
4:17PM2.00m
4:38AM1.72m
4:57PM1.91m
5:35AM1.66m
5:35PM1.81m
6:33AM1.61m
6:12PM1.69m
7:32AM1.57m
6:50PM1.58m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.53m
9:01AM0.10m
9:50PM0.44m
9:50AM0.25m
10:37PM0.38m
10:38AM0.42m
11:23PM0.36m
11:26AM0.60m
00:09AM0.36m
12:15PM0.77m
00:54AM0.38m
1:09PM0.90m
1:40AM0.41m
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7:39
7:39
7:39
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5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
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 mm
1
1
2
6
2
2
2
Temp °C
13
14
13
12
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
10
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
12
10
Feels °C
8
10
7
7
7
9
8
10
10
7
8
5
6
6
7
6
7
8
9
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
427
807
952
669
396
258
732
634
479
187
496
372
463
581
930
955
700
414
421
458
494
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.7
SW
15
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.3
S
14
0.7
S
5
0.1
SW
23
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
33
6
23
261
353
309
24
8
2
229
1
1
37
26
21
333
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.8
ESE
6
0.3
S
14
0.1
SE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
55
55
40
35
1
3
1
152
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
SW
4
1.7
S
8
1.4
S
7
1
ESE
6
0.3
NW
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
S
5
Energy kJ
21
7
4
320
206
63
1
3
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
5
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
3
0
8
520
402
10
10
10
8
0
2
0
330
201
7
201
8
10
1
20
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
6
7
9
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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