Surf Forecasts:
Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 9,086 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 16s. 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a serious one.
Alright, the standout is Jarosite Reef. This is an advanced reef break, and it’s exposed to the SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about 0.9° warmer than average for this time of year, so feels pretty normal.
The real action kicks off on Tuesday, July 14th. We’re looking at a massive, long-period groundswell from the SW. The morning shows a solid 15 ft swell with a 15-second period. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 11392, which is huge. But here’s the thing – that’s going to be way too big for most, if not all. It’s a big, powerful, expert-only wave. The wind is a cross-off from the W at 16 mph, which will keep it clean, but it’s a wall of water. The afternoon drops to 8 ft, but the wind picks up to 19 mph, and the period stretches to 16 seconds. The energy is still strong at 2796, but the conditions are marginal.
The best on offer, and the standout window, is Wednesday, July 15th through Friday, July 17th. The swell drops to a more manageable 5 ft to 6 ft from the SW and SSW. The period stays long, between 15 and 17 seconds, which means big, powerful lines with good shape. The combined energy is moderate to strong (around 1094 to 1592). The wind is the key here – it’s light offshore or glassy. Thursday morning is glassy with a 3 mph wind, and Friday afternoon is glassy with a 3 mph wind. This is going to be clean, lined-up, and perfect for experienced surfers. The reef will handle this long-period swell beautifully.
From Saturday, July 18th, the swell drops off rapidly. By Sunday, we’re down to 2 ft to 2 ft, and the energy is weak (below 200). There’s a long gap of small, ordinary surf from the 18th through to the 23rd. The wind is often offshore or light, but there’s just no swell to work with.
Then, on Friday, July 24th, there’s a slight bump to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate breeze at 12-16 mph, making it cross-off and messy. The energy picks up to 679, but it’s marginal. The following days, July 24th to 26th, offer some small, clean waves in the 2 ft to 4 ft range with light offshore winds, but it’s not going to be anything special. The week starting July 27th looks poor with onshore winds and no real power.
So, if you’re an expert, the window is Wednesday, July 15th to Friday, July 17th. That’s your best bet. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8705 | 2796 | 1860 | 1237 | 1094 | 1031 | 1158 | 1222 | 953 | 1129 | 1542 | 831 | 393 | 299 | 131 | 109 | 73 | 108 | 161 | 137 | 171 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.84m | 10:05PM1.58m | 12:09PM1.92m | 11:25PM1.62m | 1:04PM1.99m | 00:38AM1.70m | 1:51PM2.03m | 1:42AM1.76m | 2:34PM2.05m | 2:41AM1.81m | 3:14PM2.04m | 3:35AM1.82m | 3:51PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM0.99m | 4:59AM0.08m | 6:08PM0.88m | 6:06AM0.06m | 7:07PM0.73m | 7:06AM0.08m | 7:59PM0.56m | 8:01AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.42m | 8:50AM0.22m | 9:31PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 2687 | — | 1860 | 1237 | 1094 | 1031 | 1158 | 1222 | 953 | 1129 | 1542 | 831 | 393 | 299 | 131 | 109 | 73 | 47 | 161 | 137 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 40 | 280 | 50 | 20 | — | — | 83 | 40 | 25 | 108 | 20 | 10 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | S 16 | E 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 38 | 59 | 15 | 5 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | N 4 | N 2 |
| kJ | 8705 | 2796 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 521 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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