
Surf Forecasts:
Jarosite Reef surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,514 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Oct 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jarosite Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
966 | 793 | 427 | 881 | 774 | 920 | 763 | 589 | 459 | 472 | 472 | 289 | 456 | 373 | 304 | 282 | 187 | 180 | 112 | 64 | 625 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 7:56PM1.31m | 9:02AM1.44m | 9:38PM1.33m | 10:09AM1.42m | 11:07PM1.46m | 11:07AM1.44m | 00:10AM1.64m | 11:56AM1.49m | 1:01AM1.84m | 12:41PM1.56m | 1:46AM2.00m | 1:23PM1.64m | 2:30AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:17PM0.92m | 2:15AM0.79m | 3:31PM0.87m | 3:48AM0.85m | 4:37PM0.75m | 5:14AM0.84m | 5:30PM0.59m | 6:19AM0.78m | 6:16PM0.40m | 7:10AM0.72m | 6:59PM0.22m | 7:55AM0.66m | 7:43PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 9 |
966 | 793 | 427 | 881 | 774 | 920 | 763 | 589 | 459 | 472 | 472 | 93 | 456 | 373 | 304 | 282 | 187 | 180 | 112 | 64 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | — | SW 20 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SW 14 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | S 4 | — | SSW 13 |
22 | — | 306 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 289 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | S 16 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 8 | 15 | — | 8 | 20 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | SW 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 7 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SW 3 | SW 6 | SW 8 |
— | — | 13 | 11 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 12 | — | 5 | 145 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 60 | 625 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 67 | 34 | 67 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 76 | 0 | 8 | 229 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
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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.










