Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Jarosite Reef over the next couple weeks. It’s a solid, consistent reef break that handles SW groundswell well – and that’s exactly what we’ve got coming. The first few days are small but clean, with glassy conditions Tuesday morning and a 4ft, 17-second SW swell rolling in – moderate energy (677) – so it’s rideable but nothing to get too excited about. Wednesday morning gets a little bump to 4ft, 18 seconds, but cross-shore winds mess with the face a bit. Thursday morning cleans up again with glassy conditions and 3ft, 16-second swell – still small but fun if you’re keen.

Then the real pulse starts building. Sunday the 12th shows a jump to 5ft, 12-second swell under fresh offshore NW wind – that’s 22 mph, so it’ll be clean but punchy for a reef. Not the standout, though.

The first true standout hits Tuesday July 14 morning. We’re looking at 7ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period – that’s proper long-period groundswell, and it’s aiming right at Jarosite’s optimum direction. Wind is light offshore from the NW at 16 mph, keeping the face clean. Combined energy is 2397 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. This is excellent for experienced surfers only – the size is right at the edge of expert territory, and the reef will line up beautifully. Expect sets with long gaps, easy paddling out, but when they come, they’ll show some muscle. Crowds are possible – it’s a consistent spot – but with this quality, it’ll be worth jostling for.

After that, the swell drops off into the weekend, with small clean waves around 2-3ft midweek, but nothing to write home about. Then another window opens up around July 21 – Tuesday morning again. That’s more than a week out, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it’s looking promising: 7ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, light offshore NW breeze at 6 mph, and a combined energy of 2169. That’s another excellent session for the experienced crew. Tuesday afternoon holds 6ft with similar offshore wind – also excellent. The reef will handle the long-period swell well, offering lined-up waves.

The biggest day of the whole run is Monday July 13 morning with a massive 18ft SW swell – but that’s way too big for Jarosite Reef. Even the afternoon’s 10ft is pushing it, and it’s marginal due to cross-offshore wind. Save that day for the experts only – if you’re not ready, stay on the beach.

Overall, the first week gives you small windows of clean, small surf, but the real gold is July 14 and then again July 21. Mark your calendars for those Tuesday mornings. Rusty out.

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