Jarosite Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.38° S 144.27° E

Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jarosite Reef sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.6° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,353 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s get into it.

We’re looking at Jarosite Reef – a consistent, advanced reef setup that’s exposed to the SW. The water’s sitting at 57.4°, which is about normal

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
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2
2
1
1
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1
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2
2
0
1
1
3
7
6
4
2
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
2.5
SW
11
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
250
83
97
93
109
161
107
132
341
246
109
144
302
1749
5353
4509
2123
1714
2053
1809
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
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off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:34PM2.05m
2:41AM1.81m
3:14PM2.04m
3:35AM1.82m
3:51PM1.99m
4:25AM1.80m
4:26PM1.92m
5:13AM1.75m
4:59PM1.82m
6:00AM1.69m
5:30PM1.72m
6:48AM1.62m
6:02PM1.61m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.42m
8:50AM0.22m
9:31PM0.30m
9:36AM0.34m
10:13PM0.24m
10:20AM0.48m
10:53PM0.23m
11:01AM0.63m
11:32PM0.26m
11:41AM0.76m
00:10AM0.32m
12:23PM0.89m
00:50AM0.38m
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7:35
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7:33
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5:22
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Temp °C
12
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12
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15
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Feels °C
10
11
10
10
12
10
9
11
10
10
12
8
8
7
4
4
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5
6
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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