Jarosite Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk surf. We’ve got a solid run of waves on the way starting Tuesday, July 7 at Jarosite Reef (reef break, advanced – this isn’t a spot for learners). The water temperature is sitting at 58°F, which is about average for the time of year. The pattern through the week is building swell with some real clean windows, but watch the wind and size.

Tuesday afternoon sees a long-period SSW groundswell at 4ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the combined swell energy is moderate (608). Wind is light from the ESE, so it’s onshore – not ideal. It’s a marginal session at best.

Wednesday morning, July 8, the swell bumps up a touch to 4ft, same SW direction, period stretching to 18 seconds (long period), and the energy jumps to moderate-strong (1294). Wind is light from the NE, cross. Still, the forecast calls it marginal. Wednesday afternoon the swell hits 5ft with 18-second period, energy strong (1447), but wind goes cross-onshore from the E. Not great.

Now Thursday morning, July 9 – this is the standout early on. Glassy conditions, wind from the north at just 3 mph. Swell is 3ft, 16-second period from the SW, combined energy moderate (476). Clean, lined-up waves at this reef. Perfect for the advanced crew. Thursday afternoon the wind picks up cross from the ENE, swell drops to 3ft, still long period (15 seconds) – not worth it.

Friday morning, July 10, is another goodie. Offshore wind from the NNW at 6 mph, swell 3ft, 15-second period SW, energy moderate (421). Clean waves. Friday afternoon holds with cross-offshore N wind at 6 mph, 3ft, same period, energy 313 – small but clean.

Saturday, July 11, gets blown out – fresh breeze from the N at 19 mph, swell tiny at 2ft, energy weak (209). Poor.

Sunday, July 12, morning brings strong offshore wind from the NW at 22 mph, swell 4ft, 14-second period, energy moderate-strong (665). But that wind is fresh and strong – it’ll be hard work, though clean faces. Afternoon is messy.

Now for the true standouts. Monday July 13 morning: This is the big one. Swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, 16-second period, combined energy strong-very strong (3832). Offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph – moderate offshore and clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only. Over 8ft at a reef break means expert territory. Tuesday July 14 morning is equally impressive: 8ft SSW, 16-second period, energy 4157, cross-offshore wind from the W at 9 mph, clean. Again, experts only.

Wednesday July 15 morning holds at 6ft, SSW, 14-second period, energy strong (1609), light cross-offshore wind – excellent. The afternoon sees an 8ft SSW, 16-second period with a massive energy of 5423, but wind is light cross from the SW – cross, not ideal, but the power is there. Still marginal conditions.

Thursday July 16 morning: offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, 6ft SSW, 16-second period, energy strong (1743), clean and excellent. Afternoon remains excellent with 5ft, 15-second period, cross-offshore NNE wind.

Friday July 17 morning: offshore NW at 9 mph, 5ft SW, 19-second period (very long period groundswell), energy strong (2577). This is a classic reef scenario – long period groundswell will wrap nicely into Jarosite. Excellent. Afternoon holds similar at 4ft, 17-second period.

From Saturday July 18 through to the end of the 22nd, the swell drops back, wind gets strong and often cross-offshore or offshore but very windy. Saturday morning has 3ft, 15-second period, energy low (365), marginal. Sunday through Tuesday sees 4-4ft SW swells with fresh to strong winds – poor to marginal conditions. The final session on Wednesday July 22 afternoon has a 5ft SSW, 20-second period swell with energy 3213, but cross-offshore W wind at 16 mph – marginal, but that long period could make for some big sets at this reef.

Best on offer: Monday July 13 morning and Tuesday July 14 morning for the expert crew – big, clean, powerful SSW groundswell with off to cross-off wind. If you’re not advanced, stay clear. Crowds are possible at Jarosite on those days.

Catch ya, Rusty.

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