Surf Forecasts:
Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next 16 days. There’s a slow start, so don’t rush out, but we’ve got a proper swell window on the horizon.
The first real surfable day is Thursday, August 20th, at Jarosite Reef. It’s a tricky advanced reef, so don’t let the size fool you. A tiny 1ft SW swell, but with a long 18-second period and a clean offshore breeze from the NW. The water is sitting at 56°, right about average for the time of year. The combined energy is weak (128). It’s a wave, but it’s ordinary. It improves a touch on Friday, August 21st, with a 3ft swell and a 15-second period, still with clean conditions.
Now, the big one. The standout is Saturday, August 22nd. Jarosite Reef is expecting a massive 12ft SW swell. The combined energy is huge (7167). This is a heavy, powerful groundswell (15-second period), and it’s for the experts only. The wind is cross-off from the west, which will keep it rideable, but it’s seriously big. Beginners, stay away. This is the best wave on offer, no question.
The swell drops quickly. Sunday, August 23rd, we’re at a more manageable 5ft, with a clean offshore breeze in the morning (NW) and glassy conditions in the afternoon. The energy is still strong (1181). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Monday, August 24th, holds a 4ft swell with a moderate offshore wind. Good, solid, everyday surf.
The middle of the week gets choppy. Tuesday, August 25th, is cross-shore and messy. Wednesday, August 26th, has a glassy morning with a 3ft swell, but it turns onshore later. The rest of the week into the end of the month is a mix of small, cross-choppy conditions.
The second week is a bit of a wildcard. Around the 30th and 31st of August, a cold front brings a short-period windswell (6-8 seconds). The size peaks at 6ft, but the period is so short, it’s going to be bumpy. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean, but the wave quality is poor. The best of this is the afternoon of the 30th with a 6ft, 7-second S swell.
Looking way out, there’s a promising long-range pulse for September 4th. Jarosite Reef is showing a solid 6ft SW swell with a long 16-second period. The energy is very strong (1552). With a moderate offshore wind, this could be a killer session. It’s a long way off, so don’t book the day off yet, but it’s a real hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 78 | 163 | 163 | 273 | 194 | 854 | 5771 | 5156 | 1340 | 865 | 1115 | 791 | 476 | 456 | 424 | 754 | 348 | 754 | 238 | 306 | 347 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:21PM1.80m | 5:20AM1.75m | 4:50PM1.71m | 6:00AM1.66m | 5:19PM1.62m | 6:47AM1.56m | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:31AM0.63m | 10:50PM0.22m | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.86m | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 50 | 163 | 163 | 273 | 167 | 854 | 1374 | 1325 | 1340 | 865 | 1115 | 791 | 476 | 456 | 424 | 754 | 341 | 754 | 180 | 306 | 347 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | NNE 3 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | — | S 15 |
| kJ | 78 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 194 | 112 | 22 | 45 | 134 | 316 | 448 | — | 1 | 15 | 51 | 302 | 348 | — | 238 | — | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 | SW 20 | SW 6 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 13 | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | NW 2 | WSW 7 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 47 | 1 | 2 | 5771 | 5156 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 201 | 8 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
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