Surf Forecasts:
Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 7,368 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jarosite Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming.
We've got a solid run of swell on the cards for Jarosite Reef, but you're gonna need some patience this week. The early part of the window is a bit of a dog, with messy, wind-affected surf and marginal conditions. The real fire starts to light up from late in the first week and really goes off in the second week.
For the first few days, starting Tuesday the 4th of August, the surf is there but it's pretty average. We're looking at a 5ft SW swell, but it's coming in with a cross-off wind that's not doing us any favors. The combined energy is moderate (around 666), and the water temp is about 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.
Wednesday the 5th fades quickly, with the swell dropping to 2ft by the afternoon. Thursday the 6th sees a glimmer of hope: a 2ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period and a light offshore NW wind. The energy is lower (223), but it's clean. Still, a little small for a standout session.
Friday the 7th of August is your first real standout. The morning brings a clean 3ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NW at only 3 mph. The combined energy is a solid 508, and the forecast says "very good surf conditions." This is a classic reef setup, and with that light offshore, it's going to be glassy. Just be aware that it's an advanced break, and crowds are possible.
The swell builds through the weekend, but winds start to get strong. By Sunday the 9th, it's a no-go with 25 mph winds and rain.
The absolute standout is Wednesday the 12th of August. We're looking at a serious 13ft SW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is massive at 12420. That's some serious power. Winds are fresh offshore from the NW at 22 mph, keeping it clean. This is big, heavy, and for experts only. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." If you've got the skill and the nerve, this is the day.
After that, the swell eases but stays in the fun range through the end of the window, with good offshores and clean conditions. The 13th and 14th of August, for example, have 8ft to 8ft SW swells with moderate to gentle offshores. Perfect for a competent surfer. The 15th and 16th also look great with clean 5ft to 5ft SW groundswells.
So, to sum it up: the first half of the week is a skunk. Friday the 7th is a clean, fun day for the advanced crew. But the big one, the one to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday the 12th of August. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 542 | 673 | 284 | 167 | 147 | 203 | 201 | 300 | 480 | 427 | 679 | 567 | 603 | 355 | 200 | 153 | 355 | 1281 | 7368 | 1513 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:50AM1.75m | 3:48PM1.85m | 4:31AM1.80m | 4:16PM1.83m | 5:15AM1.81m | 4:48PM1.80m | 6:04AM1.79m | 5:24PM1.75m | 7:02AM1.74m | 6:09PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.69m | 7:06PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.35m | 9:45AM0.51m | 10:11PM0.26m | 10:22AM0.60m | 10:45PM0.19m | 11:02AM0.70m | 11:24PM0.14m | 11:46AM0.81m | 00:11AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.16m | 1:45PM1.02m | 2:14AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — |
 | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 119 | 192 | 175 | 61 | 50 | 203 | 201 | 300 | 480 | 427 | 679 | 567 | 603 | 355 | 200 | 153 | 326 | 1281 | 1710 | 1513 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | S 6 | SW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 19 | S 18 | — | SE 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 21 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | S 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 50 | 107 | 22 | 106 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 23 | 183 | 24 | — | 10 | — | 12 | 42 | 355 | 7 | 4 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 7 | E 9 | SW 14 | S 16 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 25 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 55 | 98 | 167 | 147 | 8 | 2 | 73 | 5 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 24 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | — | NNW 2 | W 2 | SW 7 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 17 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 542 | 673 | 284 | 120 | — | 1 | 1 | 136 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 56 | 99 | 8 | 8 | 7368 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 169 | 169 | 236 | 31 | 8 | 330 |
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