Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the lowdown on what’s shaking at Jarosite Reef over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, it’s not a classic run, but there are moments. The opening days are a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a bit of a wait for the real standouts. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

Thursday the 30th of July kicks things off with some knee-to-waist high SSW swell (about 5 ft) with a solid 13-second period, so it’s got some push. The wind is cross-off from the WSW, keeping the faces clean, but the wave energy is moderate. It’s more of a tester than a scorcher. That afternoon drops a touch in size but cleans up.

Friday the 31st is smaller again, with SW swell at about 4 ft and a light W breeze – still clean, but the energy drops off. It’s a cruiser session, not a charge.

Now, here’s where we get a spark. Saturday the 1st of August. After a tiny morning, the afternoon pumps up. We’re looking at about 5 ft of SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The wind goes light cross-off from the NNW, and the combined energy jumps right up to strong. This is a proper window of quality. That long period means the reef will line up beautifully, but be ready for longer lulls between sets. That’s your first real standout.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are a bit blown out by moderate to fresh breezes, and the quality suffers. There’s swell around, but the wind is ruining the party. Monday afternoon actually bumps up to about 8 ft from the SW, but with a 30 km/h cross-off, it’s a handful and marginal.

Tuesday the 4th of August keeps that 8 ft of SW swell, but the wind shifts cross-shore and onshore, creating chop. Not the one.

Then we hit a lull. Wednesday the 5th sees a tiny 2 ft swell with a crazy long 19-second period, and while it’s clean in the morning, it’s just too small to get excited about. Thursday and Friday are similar – small, clean, but not offering much.

The next real standout window opens up on Monday the 10th of August. The morning brings a solid 6 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, light northerly cross-off winds, and strong wave energy. This is for the experienced crew – it’ll be powerful and lined up. The afternoon goes offshore from the NW, cleaning it right up at about 4 ft. That’s your second standout.

Tuesday the 11th is okay, with moderate offshore winds, but the energy is dropping. Then we get another gem on Wednesday the 12th of August. The afternoon session delivers 4 ft of SW swell with a 19-second period, gentle cross-off breeze, and solid energy. Clean, long-period lines on the reef.

The run finishes strong. Thursday the 13th of August has a great afternoon: about 5 ft of SW swell, 17-second period, gentle offshore wind from the WNW, and excellent energy. Friday the 14th is bigger at about 5 ft but the wind picks up, making it a bit more of a battle.

Overall, the best on offer are the afternoons of Saturday the 1st of August, and Monday the 10th of August. Both have solid size, clean wind, and that long-period SW groundswell that Jarosite Reef just loves. Keep an eye on the tide, and you’ll score.

Rusty.

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